PIPEVINE SWALLOWTAIL
Battus philenor
Common throughout both Alabama and Mississippi, flying from spring to fall. Upper surface of forewings dark with single row of small pale spots near wing margin. Males have a blue-green iridescence on upper surface of hindwings, while in females the color is less conspicuous. Lower surface of hindwings have a single row of orange spots surrounded by iridescent blue.
Adult female - dorsal
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Caterpillar
Adult - ventral
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Caterpillar
Adult male - dorsal
Host Plant
Mating pair
Eggs
Eggs
Chrysalis
Chrysalis
Adult - recently eclosed