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Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly

Battus philenor

Description:

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).

Habitat:

On Cleome bloom.

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2 Comments

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 10 years ago

Butterflies can be a challenge. Seldom do they cooperate.

Sew
Sew 10 years ago

wow...you have been really patient....

gatorfellows
Spotted by
gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Aug 19, 2013
Submitted on Sep 25, 2013

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