Papilio multicaudata

Two Tailed Swallowtail

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Santa Catalina Mts, Tucson N, AZ, April 2015

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ARIZONA, April 2015: A fabulous species. It's very large and easily spotted as its bright yellow form sails powerfully through the trees along water courses. Takes nectar, but most approachable when taking salts at damp patches.

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Santa Catalina Mts, Tucson N, AZ, April 2015

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Santa Catalina Mts, Tucson N, AZ, April 2015

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Catalina Mts, Tucson, AZ, April 2015

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Santa Catalina Mts, Tucson N, AZ, April 2015

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Santa Catalina Mts, Tucson N, AZ, April 2015

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Phoenix, AZ, April 2015

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Santa Rita Mts, Tucson S, AZ, April 2015