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Papilio glaucus
Papilionidae (swallowtails): Swallowtail butterflies are the dominant subfamily, with species characterized by extended appendages (tails) at the bottom of their wings. Many, but not all swallowtail butterflies have black or yellow patterned wings.
Garden areas, near flowers.
Just a beautiful butterfly.
Could this be the Ozark Swallowtail (Papilio joanae)?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papilio_joa...
I would change my pictures, so your second one is first! More people will take a look!