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Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

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2 Species ID Suggestions

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Kyle A
Kyle A 10 years ago
Eastern Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes Papilio polyxenes
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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 9 years ago
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus Species Papilio troilus - Spicebush Swallowtail - Hodges#4181 - BugGuide.Net


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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 9 years ago

The underside of the wing is missing an orange spot, which would actually identify this as a Spicebush Swallowtail. They are almost identical on the underside. Here are images to help compare:
Black Swallowtail: http://bugguide.net/node/view/30995
Spicebush Swallowtail: http://bugguide.net/node/view/29412

Kyle A
Kyle A 10 years ago

Very nice series. Thank you for sharing.

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EvelynGinn
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EvelynGinn

Harlem, Georgia, USA

Spotted on Aug 18, 2013
Submitted on Aug 18, 2013

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