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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
Papilio glaucus
33.1525, -97.0181
Field Notes
Description:
Female has 2 forms: one yellow like the male and the other black with shadows of dark stripes. Hindwing of both female forms has a row of striking blue chevrons and an iridescent blue wash over parts of the interior hindwing. The upperside hindwing has a prominent orange marginal spot that is generally larger than the row of pale marginal spots.
Habitat:
Large but tattered female on the butterfly bush.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 11, 2013
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