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Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio t. troilus

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Butterfly from my backyard!

2 Species ID Suggestions

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gatorfellows
gatorfellows 10 years ago
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail female dark morph
Papilio glaucus Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera
Noah Ranger +4
Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 10 years ago
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus troilus Papilio t. troilus Linnaeus, 1758


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4 Comments

Noah Ranger
Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 10 years ago

You're very welcome, nice spotting.

KeatonFuller
KeatonFuller 10 years ago

Thank you for the ID suggestions! After comparing the pictures, I'm inclined to agree with Fyn Kynd. Although both of these species look very similar, the Papilio t. troilous has the same spotting designs and colors, especially in the larger wing segments! Thank you!

Noah Ranger
Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 10 years ago

http://butterfliesofamerica.com/images/P...

Noah Ranger
Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 10 years ago

Male, nice spotting.

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KeatonFuller
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KeatonFuller

Alabama, USA

Spotted on Apr 29, 2013
Submitted on Apr 29, 2013

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