Re: [MDOsprey] butterfly ID

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Pipevine swallowtail is a large, mostly black butterfly with tail-like
projections on the hind wings.  There is a striking blue sheen on the
top of the hind wing -- especially vibrant in good light.  On the
underside of the hind wing there is a single row of large, orange
spots.  Similar (and more common in most of MD) species are spicebush
swallowtail, black swallowtail, and the dark form of female tiger
swallowtail.

Careful about getting that butterfly guide ... butterfly watching is
*almost* as addictive as birding!

Best wishes,

 - Mark S. Garland


quiltbird@annapolis.net wrote:
> 
> Heloo!  My ignorance is showing (again!).  I haven't gotten a butterfly
> field guide yet.  What does a pipevine swallowtail look like?
> 
> Thanks
> Linda Baker

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