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	Olympus MIC-D: Butterfly Wing Scale Gallery - Spicebush Swallowtail
		The adult spicebush swallowtail butterfly features a characteristic broad green-blue band and several submarginal spots on its upper hind wings, which are greener on male members of the species, and bluer on females.
		A favorite of butterfly conservatories, spicebush swallowtails are featured in many lepidopteran collections because of their large, showy wings and the availability of sufficient supplies of suitable larval food plants.
		However, due to the wide variety of habitats used by the spicebush swallowtail, its status is relatively secure, although it may be rare at the periphery of its range.
	www.olympusmicro.com /micd/galleries/butterfly/spicebushswallowtailr2.html (562 words)

	Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		the tiger swallowtail butterfly (papilio glaucas) is a strong flier with distinctive yellow and fl striped markings on its wings and body.
		the eastern fl swallowtail is a common swallowtail butterfly, often confused with the pipevine swallowtail or female tiger swallowtail.
		the spicebush swallowtail is one of many north american butterflies that mimic the unpalatable pipevine swallowtail, but the pipevine lacks the bright...
	butterfly.mmesales.co.uk /spicebush+swallowtail+butterfly.htm (209 words)

	Papilio troilus "Spicebush Swallowtail" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The wingspan of the adult Spicebush Swallowtail is roughly 4 inches.
		Spicebush swallowtails are mainly found in the eastern states from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Oklahoma and central Texas.
		Females lay eggs singly on the underside of leaves of sassafras and spicebush.
	entweb.clemson.edu /museum/webonly/local/lbfly/lbfly1.htm (223 words)

	USN Wetlands
		This is one of the fl swallowtail butterflies, with a wingspan of 3½ to 4½ inches.
		The adult spicebush swallowtail is a Batesian mimic of the pipevine swallowtail which has an unpleasant flavor because of the plants the caterpillar feeds on.
		Adult spicebush swallowtails feed on nectar of ironweed, jewelweed and honeysuckle.
	internal.usn.org /wetlands/animalguide/spiceswallowtail.html (149 words)

	Spicebush Swallowtail, Papilio troilus Linnaeus (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Papilionidae) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The spicebush swallowtail is found throughout the eastern half of the United States from southern Canada south to southern Florida except the Miami area and Keys and west to Texas.
		Egg of the spicebush swallowtail, Papilio troilus Linnaeus.
		Mature larva of spicebush swallowtail, Papilio troilus Linnaeus.
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /IN325 (930 words)

	Berkshire Taconic :: Diversity of life
		This butterfly is flish in color with a row of small yellow dots along the edge of the front wing.
		It feeds on the spicebush (hence its name), as well as sassafras, sweet bay, and prickly ash leaves.
		When this particular swallowtail is disturbed, it swell its body and stretch its skin, making it look bigger and deterring predators.
	www.lastgreatplaces.org /berkshire/diversity/spc071.html (171 words)

	Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar (Papilio troilus) - One of God's Little Folk - An All Creatures Photo Gallery - ...
		Spicebush swallowtail caterpillars usually stay in leaf folds of spicebushes and sassafras trees during the daytime and come out to feed at night.
		(Caterpillar, Spicebush Swallowtail - 03) The fact that the false eye spots even swell out from the spicebush swallowtail caterpillar's body, as do actual eyes, is proof to us that these little souls were created by intelligent design.
		long spicebush swallowtail caterpillar on a dead stick off the side of the road, he or she seemed to take up what might be a defensive posture to intimidate a predator by lifting up the forepart of the body to more resemble a much larger head.
	www.all-creatures.org /pica/glf-caterpillar-spbushst.html (618 words)

	Swallowtail Facts
		Swallowtail butterflies have two "tails" near their rear, a feature seen by bird predators as "antennae." In addition, in some species, the brilliant red spots in irridescent blue are mistaken as "eye spots." In other words, it looks like the hind end of the butterfly is the head end.
		Swallowtail butterflies include one of the largest (Jamaica's Giant Swallowtail) and perhaps some of the most beautiful species of butterflies.
		Several species of swallowtails are common in the eastern United States, including a few species with color patterns that make them difficult to distinguish from the Spicebush Swallowtail, especially when flying.
	www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us /4th/kkhp/1insects/swalotlfax.html (777 words)

	Spicebush Swallowtail - Papilio troilus
		Spicebush Swallowtails are beautiful butterflies, whose caterpillars are one of my most favorite of all.
		Spicebush Swallowtail eggs are laid singly, usually on the underside of leaves.
		The chrysalids of Spicebush Swallowtails look like dead or dying leafs to protect them from predators.
	www.butterflygardeningandconservation.com /butterfly/st/spicebush.php (684 words)

	Spicebush swallowtail, MU Extension
		Spicebush swallowtail caterpillars (Papilio troilus) are present from May to October.
		Young spicebush swallowtail caterpillars look like bird droppings (similar to the parsleyworm).
		The primary host plants are spicebush, sassafras and magnolias.
	muextension.missouri.edu /explore/wildthing/spicebush.htm (335 words)

	Florida Nature: Papilio troilus - Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly
		Papilio troilus - This Spicebush Swallowtail larva (caterpillar) is in its last instar.
		The day after this photograph was taken, the swallowtail was in its pupal state inside the chrysalis in the photograph below.
		Papilio troilus - This Spicebush Swallowtail chrysalis was formed around the larva in the above photograph as it developed into a pupa.
	www.floridanature.org /species.asp?species=Papilio_troilus (132 words)

	Butterfly Gallery - Spicebush Swallowtail
		The spicebush swallowtail is easily identified by the large greenish-blue spots along the outer border of the top surfaces of all four wings, and the bright orange spot on the leading edge of the upper surface of each hind wing.
		The spicebush swallowtail is one of many North American butterflies that mimic the unpalatable pipevine swallowtail, but the pipevine lacks the bright orange spots on the upper surface of the hind wings.
		Possessing two large false eyes on the front end of the body, the colorful spicebush swallowtail caterpillar masquerades as a small lizard or snake, thereby discouraging attacks from predators.
	www.floridata.com /tracks/butterfly/spice_st.cfm (241 words)

	wisconsinbutterflies.org \| Spicebush Swallowtail
		The Spicebush Swallowtail is an uncommon stray into Wisconsin.
		The main larval food plants of this species are Sassafras and Spicebush, neither of which is native to Wisconsin.
		Identifying characteristics: Above: fl with a row of marginal yellow/white spots; females are nearly identical to the males.
	www.wisconsinbutterflies.org /butterflies/species/103 (125 words)

	Featured Wildflower (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		And even closer you can see the solitary bees, small flies and beetles and maybe a Lady Bug or two that are enjoying the nectar and spreading the pollen on a warm sunny day.
		Spicebush depends on its scent instead its flowers to attract pollinating insects.
		All parts of the spicebush have a pleasant, pungent, scent and have long been used for medicinal purposes.
	www.ncarboretum.org /Horticulture/Wildflowers/Wildflower_for_web/Spicebush.htm (219 words)

	ShutterPoint Photography - Spicebush Swallowtail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		spicebush swallowtail, spicebush, swallowtail, swallowtails, butterfly, pipevine swallowtail, butterflies, insects, flying insects, verbena, flowers, botanical, macro, nature, Nick Conde-Dudding
		This is a Spicebush Swallowtail (thanks, Barbara Scott, for the correction).
		This butterfly mimicks the Pipevine Swallowtail (I mistook it for one myself), which is toxic to predators, so predators do not touch the Spicebush since they think its a Pipevine Swallowtail.
	www.shutterpoint.com /Photos-ViewPhoto.cfm?id=323819 (163 words)

	The Spicebush Swallowtail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Additionally, on the lower wings, there are two orange spots, one at the top of the wing and one at the bottom near the tail (Klots, 1979, 178).
		The Spicebush Swallowtail is 4.0-5.0 inches in width (Klots, 178, 1979), and 4.5-5.5 inches in height.
		The caterpillar feeds on spicebush and sassafras (Klots, 178, 1979).
	www.marietta.edu /~biol/butter/spice.html (123 words)

	Spicebush Swallowtail - "Papilio troilus" - Macro Photo By: Joseph Brown
		Spicebush Swallowtail - "Papilio troilus" - Macro Photo By: Joseph Brown
		Spicebush Swallowtail - "Papilio troilus" by Joseph Brown
		A Spicebush Swallowtail "Papilio troilus" and lantana flower in South Carolina, using the Canon Rebel 300D and the Canon 75-300mm IS lens.
	www.naturescapes.net /portfolios/displayimage.php?id=311&pos=-5263 (74 words)

	PAPILIO TROILUS: THE SPICEBUSH SWALLOWTAIL> (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Papilio troilus, the Spicebush Swallowtail, ranges throughout the eastern half of the United States from southern Maine to Florida.
		Sometimes the prepupal larvae would "hang" themselves attached to an upright sassafras twig; at other times they would "hang" in typical swallowtail fashion from the cardboard on the bottom side of the jar lid.
		Swallowtail larvae typically fasten their claspers to a well constructed silk pad and swing a loop of silk over their upper bodies to "hammock" themselves upright on a vertical surface or horizontally on an outward growing branch.
	www.insectcompany.com /silkmoth/jtroilus.htm (747 words)

	spicebush
		The flowers of this plant are small and pale yellow in color.
		plant to butterflies in the swallowtail family, especially the Spicebush Swallowtail and the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.
		Spicebush is one of the first shrubs to flower each Spring.
	www.fcps.k12.va.us /StratfordLandingES/Ecology/mpages/spicebush.htm (146 words)

	Creating a Butterfly Friendly Garden
		Common butterfly species lay their eggs on particular plants (usually trees), and it is often on the underside of their leaves that you'll find caterpillars.
		Some of these plants/trees and the butterfly larvae they host are milkweed, dogbane (monarch); cow parsnip, fennel, dill (swallowtails; cottonwood, wild cherry, willow, maple, alder (tiger swallowtail); willow, cottonwood (mourning cloak); birch, alder, willow, gooseberry, currant, wild rhododendron (anglewing); cabbage, mustard, nasturtium (cabbage white); thistle, pearly everlsting (painted lady).
		When you have found a caterpillar, put it in a large can along with some of the kind of leaves it was feeding on.
	www.thegardenhelper.com /Butterflies.htm (737 words)

	Swallowtail caterpillar Tips and advice - @6For.info
		Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar From all-creatures.org Art and Photo Journals and Galleries...
		...Possessing two large false eyes on the front end of the body, the colorful spicebush swallowtail.....The spicebush swallowtail is easily identified by the large greenish-blue spots along...
		Q: I have a Black Swallowtail chrysalis that I have raised from the caterpillar stage.
	www.doneb4.com /l/Swallowtail-caterpillar.shtml (259 words)

	Butterfly Plants: GardenGateMagazine.com - Issue 70 Online Extra
		Spicebush swallowtail, silver-spotted skipper, Peck’s skipper, tawny-edged skipper, little wood satyr
		Spicebush swallowtail, silver-spotted skipper, tawny-edged skipper, sachem, wood nymph, great spangled fritillary, harvester, eastern tailed blue
		Spicebush swallowtail, European butterfly, cloudless sulphur, Peck’s skipper, Zabulon skipper
	www.gardengatemagazine.com /extras/70butterflyplants.php (338 words)

	Butterflies of Anderson Prairie/Spicebush Swallowtail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The spicebush and pipevine swallowtails differ from the fl swallowtail in markings and in their choice of larval host plants.
		Black swallowtail caterpillars have fairly general tastes, partaking of plants of the parsley family.
		The spicebush swallowtail (above) is found in open woods.
	www.andersonprairie.org /pictorialguide/spicebush.html (103 words)

	Paw-Talk Pets Forum - "Swallowtail Butterflies" Spicebush Swallowtail
		Caterpillar, to 1 5/8" (41 mm), is dark green with 2 pairs of yellowish eyespots on front and rear of hump.
		Chief host plants include spicebush (Lindera benzoin), sassafras (Sassafras albidum), and various bays (Persea).
		Discussion A grand and beautiful butterfly, the Spicebush Swallowtail takes nectar from Joe-Pye weed, jewelweed, and honeysuckle.
	www.paw-talk.net /forums/printthread.php?t=8312 (268 words)

	Hartman Prehistoric Garden - Papilio troilus (Spicebush Swallowtail) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Spicebush Swallowtail is another butterfly that mimics the distasteful Pipevine Swallowtail.
		They feed on plants such as spicebush and sweet bay, and so are found regularly in the Hartman Prehistoric Garden.
		Very young caterpillars have the usual swallowtail form the resembles bird droppings.
	www.hartmanprehistoricgarden.com /sa-papilio_tro.html (127 words)

	Spicebush Swallowtail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Interesting facts: Like the fl female Tiger Swallowtail it mimics the Pipevine Swallowtail.
		The males of the Spicebush Swallowtails give off the strongest scent of any of the swallowtail butterflies.
		It is said to be like the odor of the certain brands of honey biscuits.
	www.olbrich.org /special%20events/Blooming_Butterflies/Butterfly%20Data/spicebush_swallowtail.htm (182 words)

	Butterfly: Spicebush Swallowtail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		It appears to be a spicebush swallowtail, which is also a wonderful name.
		Two aspects of these fl butterflies impress me: (1) the underside of the wings has more color variation and (2) the body also has an intricate pattern.
		The open wings of the spicebush swallowtail are also very elegant.
	www.lookoutnow.com /animal/butter3.htm (124 words)

	Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Common throughout NC, Spicebush Swallowtails are similar to the other dark swallowtails, but can be quickly identified by the series of pale blue half-moons near the trailing edge of the hindwings.
		Their main host plants are Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) and Spicebush (Lindera benzoin).
		The unfortunate caterpillar at left had fallen out of a Sassafras tree onto my car.
	www.carolinanature.com /butterflies/spicebushswt.html (89 words)

	Comments on: Spicebush Swallowtail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Females can look like a male without the red spots, or might appear dark like a Spicebush Swallowtail in their dark form.
		This similarity made my identification of our Spicebush Swallowtails difficult.
		[…] The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) is the most common butterfly in our back yard.
	www.unspace.net /2006/08/spicebush-swallowtail/feed (123 words)

	Spicebush At Sea Pines Resort Timeshare Reviews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Interesting timeshare discussions are always taking place on the forums and you will find members eager to share their knowledge.
		Please Note: TUG is now over 5 years old and with this web site, TUG no longer sends out printed newsletters by regular mail.
		or better (the Swallowtail and Spicebush were purchased by Marriott...
	www.timeshare-resort-photo-reviews.com /south-carolina/Spicebush-at-Sea-Pines-Resort-Timeshare-Reviews.html (463 words)

	Stein's Virtual Insectary
		The larva of the Spicebush Swallowtail feeds on spicebush, sassafras, prickly ash and sweet bay.
		When threatened, it will move its head and thorax about in an effort to mimic a snake and potentially drive off would be predators.
		Most larvae of this species are green in color, the yellow caterpillar pictured here is less common.
	www.virtualinsectary.com /insects/insect_12.htm (56 words)

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