Skip to main content
Today is World Oceans Day!
Close

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Pterourus gluacus

Photo by bio10220
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

37.3126, -76.7583

Field Notes

Description:

This butterfly is primarily yellow with black tiger stripes, hence the name. This one has a wingspan of approximately 3.5 to 4 inches.

Habitat:

Eastern Tiger Swallowtails are found all over, most commonly around water, meadows, gardens, and parks.

Notes:

When hatched, the caterpillars look like bird poop as part of their natural camouflage to protect them from predators.

Reference Links:

eastern tiger swallowtail

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Mission: Biodiversity
Photographed
PublishedAugust 29, 2013

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies