Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly #1
by James Brunker
Title
Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly #1
Artist
James Brunker
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
A Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly (Pterourus troilus) feeds on purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) in Maryland. This handsome swallowtail mimics the poisonous Battus philenor species and is found in the eastern USA and south-east Canada.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or publication in any form without written permission strictly prohibited.
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October 26th, 2013
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