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swallowtail
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swallowtail
1. any of various butterflies of the genus Papilio and related genera, esp P. machaon of Europe, having a tail-like extension of each hind wing: family Papilionidae
2. the forked tail of a swallow or similar bird


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Swallowtails that belong to a group called Princeps nireus actually have fluorescent wings.
Swallowtails of the group Princeps nireus are among the few types of butterfly with fluorescent wings.
Sulphurs, Azures, Red Admirals, and Swallowtails are some of the butterflies observed at such "watering holes.
 
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