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Pipevine Swallowtail - Hodges#4157 (Battus philenor)
Photo#1520678
Copyright © 2018
Dan Davison
Pipevine Swallowtail? -
Battus philenor
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Bullitt County, Kentucky, USA
May 15, 2018
This butterfly was attracted to some bird droppings. Many are - possibly for the minerals and salts. Did not get a good shot of the inside of the wings but they were black and purple. Pipevine Swallowtail?
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Contributed by
Dan Davison
on 15 May, 2018 - 7:58pm
Last updated 16 May, 2018 - 10:55pm
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Cliff Ivy
, 16 May, 2018 - 10:55pm
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Pipevine Swallowtail
Yes, this is a pipevine swallowtail.
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Ken Allison
, 16 May, 2018 - 5:07am
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