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Eastern Black Swallowtail Butterfly

Papilio polyxenes

Description:

The black swallowtail has a wing span of approximately 4 inches. The color is mainly black with yellow markings. There is a limited blue near the tail end. Butterfly is pollinating thistles is non landscaped area.

Habitat:

Grassy area, near trees.

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glbnoah109
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glbnoah109

Dallas, Texas, USA

Spotted on May 15, 2014
Submitted on May 30, 2014

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