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Canadian Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

Papilio canadensis

Photo by mudtometeors
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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow butterfly with black stripes and some fine orange and blue details on the wings.

Habitat:

Sandy beach.

Notes:

It was seen "puddling" with it's proboscis in the sand and seaweed, presumably to gather salt and nutrients.

Reference Links:

Butterflies of Canada

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PublishedJuly 2, 2014

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