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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Photo by TamLar
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Field Notes

Description:

Large (3.5 - 5 inches) yellow butterfly with black markings on the body, head, wings and wing margins. Rear margin of the wings has some blue areas.

Habitat:

Wooded areas, parks, urban and suburban areas

Notes:

This individual was very tolerant of the camera while it was feeding on the butterfly bush.

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Papilio glaucus

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