There are three species of swallowtail butterflies that I've seen in the yard. This one is the rarest. I've only seen two so far.
This is the only black and white swallowtail in the Western US.
29 June 2024, on Red Valerian
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There are three species of swallowtail butterflies that I've seen in the yard. This one is the rarest. I've only seen two so far.
This is the only black and white swallowtail in the Western US.
29 June 2024, on Red Valerian
- Links
- iNaturalist
- Wikipedia
- BugGuide
- Butterflies and Moths of North America
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