Black Swallowtail, Female - Papilio polyxenes  asterius
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Female P. polyxenes asterias

Female Eastern Black Swallowtail - Papilio Polyxenes asterias

Dorsal view,Female P. polyxenes asterias

Dorsal view of P. polyxenes asterias female
dorsal view P. polyxenes asterias, female
P. polyxenes asterias ventral
P. polyxenes asterias
P. polyxenes asterias on yellow flowers

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Photo Details  ©Nicky Davis
Located in Maryland
Adult Female emerged March 25, 2006
1. Dorsal view - Canon D20, 100mm lens, 1/250, F18, ISO 200,  Flash +1 2/3
2. Ventral - Canon D20, 100mm lens, 1/250, F16, ISO 100, Flash 1 1/3
3., 4., 5. Dorsal View - Canon D20, 100mm lens, 1/250,  F16, ISO 200, Flash + 1 2/3
6. Ventral - Canon D20, 100mm lens, 1/250, F16, ISO 200, Flash + 1 2/3
7. Dorsal View of Female  on flowers - Canon D20, 100mm lens, 1/250, F16, ISO 200, Flash + 1 2/3
8.  Dorsal View on flowers - Canon D20, 100mm lens, 1/250, F16, ISO 200, Flash + 1 2/3
9. Face - Canon D20, 100mm lens, 1/250, F16, ISO 200, Flash + 1 2/3
10.  Ready  for  take-off or is this a "face-off"  - Canon D20, 100mm lens, 1/250, F16, ISO 200, Flash + 1 2/3

Host Plant
Parsley, Dill,  Indian Parsley


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