Swallowtails: Spicebush Swallowtail Papilio troilus
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 3" - 4" |
| Habitat: | Semi-open woods, meadows |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | Early May to early September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Spicebush, sassafras |
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Baltimore County, MD. May 10, 2012
Dorsal view of a female.
Howard County, MD. July 22, 2012
Dorsal view of a male.
Howard County, MD. June 4, 2013
Underside view. Notice the lack of an orange spot on the hindwing median spot-band.
Washington County, MD. July 31, 2014
Taking a quick snack in the light rain.
Howard County, MD. September 4, 2015
Can you find the Spicebush Swallowtail?