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Zebra swallowtail

Protographium Marcellus

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

This butterfly is native to the eastern United States and southeast Canada. Its distinctive wing shape and long tails make it easy to identify, and its black and white-striped pattern is reminiscent of a zebra.

Habitat:

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

Reference Links:

Protographium marcellus

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Maria dB
Thank you, Ali, bherath20 and dotun55!

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PublishedAugust 31, 2013

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