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Tiger Swallowtail- Eastern

Papillio glaucus

Photo by kim.patton.73
Published on Project Noah
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37.2384, -84.123

Field Notes

Description:

active spring-fall; vibrant yellow & black. wingspan 79-140mm

Habitat:

Deciduous woodland clearings as well as man made gardens.

Notes:

-this one had some damage to its hind wings but did not hamper flight.

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PublishedAugust 12, 2013

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