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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

Papilio glacus

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Papilionidae (Swallowtails) Female. Light yellow wings with tiger stripes and blue dotted border with orange. Wingspan: 3.20 - 5.50 inches (8-14 cm) Adults feed on variety of nectar, but usually pink or red. Fly highers. Hosts: Magnolia and rose.

Habitat:

Bushes lawn/woods edge.

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Papilio glaucus

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Comments (2)
KARLAOSORIO
I love this species, I see them all the time.
Adarsha B S
Beautiful shots Carol....:) Love the second pic :)

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PublishedJuly 3, 2013

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