Spicebush Swallowtail

Here is a Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly enjoying some Ironweed nectar.


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It has two known larval hosts: Spicebush and Sassafras. I have tried numerous times to plant both but they always died. So I feel fortunate to have found a Spicebush Swallowtail in my field, since I'm not able to help their population.

As usual, other people have taken better photos.