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Battus philenor
Upper surface of hindwing iridescent blue or blue-green. Underside of hindwing with submarginal row of 7 round orange spots in iridescent blue field. Wing Span: 2 3/4 - 5 inches (7 - 13 cm).
Wildlife habitat yard.
This butterfly had just recently hatched and was still drying its wings near its chrysalis.
Spotted on Jun 15, 2015
Submitted on Jul 9, 2015
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