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Giant Swallowtail - Underside

Giant Swallowtail - Underside

The giant swallowtail is the largest butterfly in North America. It is abundant through many parts of eastern North America. Though it is often valued in garden...
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The giant swallowtail is the largest butterfly in North America. It is abundant through many parts of eastern North America. Though it is often valued in gardens for its striking appearance, its larval stage can be a serious pest to citrus farms, which has earned its caterpillars the names orange dog or orange puppy.

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NIKON D50

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Aperture 56/10 Shutter 10/8000 Focal Length 2000/10

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Port Orange, Florida, US

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Feb, 2022

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196

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