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Palamedes Swallowtail
Stanley Jones

Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes)

Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes: Papilionidae) Wingspan 8.9-14.0 cm (3.5-5.5 in).
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Habitat
Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes Vegetational Area. Coastal live oak woods with openings and sandy soil at 2 m (6.6 ft) elevation.
Location
Live Oak Park, Ingleside, San Patricio County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
March 2019
Scientific name
Papilio palamedes
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
Supporter
A stunning, in flight, image of this Palamedes Stanley! Haven't seen any yet this season.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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Oh my Stanley ... how I'd love to see a swallowtail.... any one would do LOL.

A super picture you've taken of this beauty - very well done my friend.
 
Kits
What lovely markings and great focusing, Stanley.
 
bievreJJ
marvelous inflight shot of this exquisite butterfly, Stanley!!! superb colors, against a great backdrop, top class, many tfs!!!
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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