Swallowtails: Pipevine Swallowtail Battus philenor
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 2.75" - 5" |
| Habitat: | Open deciduous woods, nearby fields |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon |
| Flight Period: | Late April to early May; late June & late July; early September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Dutchman's Pipe, Virginia Snakeroot |
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Allegany County, MD. July 7, 2013
Notice the single row of seven orange postmediam spots on the hindwing.
Allegany County, MD. July 7, 2013
Both a ventral and dorsal view. The iridescent blue color is striking.
Allegany County, MD. August 3, 2013
This Pipevine Swallowtail was drying out after a brief rain shower.
Allegany County, MD. April 26, 2013
An early spring brood Pipevine Swallowtail. Oftentimes the earlier broods are smaller and not as colorful.