Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes  asterius
Male

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Adult male Papilio polyxenes asterius


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Photo Details
Located in Maryland

1. Ventral View of Male on Flowering Quince- Looks as if he is uncoiling his proboscis with his leg 
2. Dorsal View of Male on Geranium
3. Ventral View of Male nectaring on Geranium
4. Dorsal View of Male on Flowering Quince
Canon 20D, 100mm lens, ISO 200,  F16, Flash  +1 1/3
©Nicky Davis

Host Plant

Parsley
 Dill

 Indian Parsley
Lomatium dissectum
 
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