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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

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Description:

had the privilege to spot a tiger swallowtail late at night, when it's colors were more vibrant. swallowtails are named for their black tail-like streams at the end of their body, which is similar to that of a swallow's. they are mostly cream-colored except for a black outline on the wings, with orange and blue patches inside.

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this butterfly was stuck beetween our sliding glass door and our screen door
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PublishedJuly 19, 2013

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