Spicebrush Swallowtail Butterfly
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The Spicebush is a small native tree or shrub that grows throughout much of the East Coast, marking the butterfly's range.
The black wings with lighter shaded dots on the border make is an easily identified species.
Caterpillars of the species are also easily recognized by their large false eyes.
© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels