Spicebush Swallowtail by rhoing

Spicebush Swallowtail

My consolation from not rowing at the lake. This butterfly was flitting about persistently, only to land occasionally on these dead oak leaves. Go figure.

Second sighting and post this summer. Previous post showed the tops of the wings.

» ID’ed as Papilio troilus or “Spicebush Swallowtail” at: [ BAMONA ] [ BugGuide ] [ iNaturalist ]
» Species pages: [ BAMONA ] [ BugGuide ] [ iNaturalist ] [ UK Butterflies ]

[ PXL_20240821_175733742_LE15tm :: cell phone ]

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Beautiful!
August 30th, 2024  
Delightful capture!
August 30th, 2024  
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