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EasternTiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Photo by glbnoah109
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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow butterfly with black stripes. Quite large, an estimated wingspan of 5 to 5.5 inches. Lack of blue color on tail. Butterfly is pollinating Zinna flower in a butterfly garden.

Habitat:

In our well documented backyard habitat. They love the zinnas.

Notes:

I used the size and the lack of blue tail coloring to distinguish it from the smaller western tiger swallowtail.

Reference Links:

Papilio glaucus, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail - Papilio glaucus - Overview

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