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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Photo by AnnaleeHodges
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Description:

Swallowtail butterflies are large, colorful butterfliesin the family Papilionidae, and include over 550 species. The forked appearance of the swallowtails' hind wings, which can be seen when the butterfly is resting with its wings spread, gave rise to the common name swallowtail.

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, female dark form

Papilio glaucus

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ForestDragon
You can see the stripes on the underside of the wings. :-)

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PublishedMay 28, 2016

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