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The Black Swallowtail is a butterfly found throughout much of North America. It is the state butterfly of Oklahoma. An extremely similar-appearing species, "Papilio joanae", occurs in the Ozark Mountains region, but it appears to be closely related to "Papilio machaon", rather than "P. polyxenes".

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by mel89rey
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By mel89rey

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Uploaded Oct 12, 2012. Captured Aug 21, 2012 11:51.
  • COOLPIX P500
  • f/5.7
  • 10/1000s
  • ISO400
  • 144mm