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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Photo by David46
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Field Notes

Description:

A large yellow and black butterfly with blue on the bottoms of the wings.

Habitat:

I found this butterfly feeding in the flower bed outside my dorm.

Notes:

Update: I believe that this is a Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly, but I'm not completely sure.

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

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