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20-AUG-2015 Lejun

Black Swallowtail (Female)

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Papilio polyxenes
Dorsal view.
Female as evidenced by the very large blue patches on it hindwings.
This specimen is probably of the subspecies P.p. asterius.
This is the subspecies found over most of North America eastward from the Rocky Mountains.
For more information see: www.bugguide.net/node/view/298231
Kreher Preserve and Nature Center
Auburn, Alabama

Nikon D300S ,AF-S Micro Nikkor 105 mm f2.8
1/320s f/11.0 at 105.0mm iso400 full exif

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