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Swallowtail - Battus philenor
Copyright © 2016 Dick Locke

Swallowtail - Battus philenor
near The Woodlands TX (North of Houston), Montgomery County, Texas, USA
August 26, 2016
Pretty sure it's a swallowtail but not sure beyond that (black? pipevine? other?)

Thanks in advance for any help!
Contributed by Dick Locke on 26 August, 2016 - 4:07pm

Thanks for the ID & bigger image
Thanks for the ID.

Bigger picture of this guy here:

http://www.dl-digital.com/Page-Two/Butterflies2.htm
… Dick Locke, 26 August, 2016 - 6:34pm

Pipevine
and what a lovely, crisp image. It almost looks painted.
… Chris Hartley, 26 August, 2016 - 4:17pm

 
Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words!
… Dick Locke, 26 August, 2016 - 6:32pm

Pipevine Swallowtail
Moved from ID Request.
… Cliff Ivy, 26 August, 2016 - 4:16pm

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