Palamedes Swallowtail

Palamedes Swallowtail, Papilio palamedes

This large, dark swallowtail butterfly is marked with yellow spots and bands. It is particularly common in and near swampy woods. The wingspread range is 4,7/16 – 5,1/8 inches. The life cycle flights of the Palamedes Swallowtail in Florida are from March to December. (http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/bfly/palamedes_swallowtail.htm)

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