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Papilio troilus
The swallowtails are unique in that even while feeding, they continue to flutter their wings. Unlike other swallowtail butterflies, Spicebushes fly low to the ground instead of at great heights.
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Spotted on Jul 14, 2013
Submitted on Sep 18, 2013
5 Comments
Thanks for your nice comments, Rieko and Tiz
What a lovely set of photos, showing all angles of this beauty!!!
Very nice and beautiful.
I agree, Marta; beautiful butterfly!
Beautiful colors!