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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Photo by JimJohnson2
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Field Notes

Notes:

One of my students brought this in. It had been caught up in the air downdraft of a passing car and had expired. We were still able to view and appreciate its beauty even in its death.

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Papilio glaucus

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus
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PublishedJuly 29, 2014

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