September 15, 2023

I am known as a Zebra Swallowtail

I'm the only kite swallowtail in the US

I have a short proboscis so I can't drink from long flowers, 

But I can get nutrition from mud with some success.

Location: Peace River Botanical Gardens, Punta Gorda

Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/bfly/zebra_swallowtail.htm

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