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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

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Description:

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail has distinct tails on the hindwing. They are bright yellow and show ragged black stripes, like a tiger, along the anterior forewings & black marginal patterning on both fore & hind wings. The first submarginal spot on the hindwing is orange.

Habitat:

This butterfly is found along forest clearings, riversides, parks, & gardens. Spotted on County Hwy 29.

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Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
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PublishedJune 1, 2023

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