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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Photo by VonSelmer
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan 5-6 7/8" (100-150 mm). Yellow wings with black tiger-like stripes (in pale phase).

Habitat:

Mixed & deciduous forests; open areas & even urban areas.

Notes:

This one was spotted outside the house in Rindge. Approx. 6" wingspan.

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Eastern tiger swallowtail

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
VonSelmer
Thanks, it was between following this one or a Monarch. I chose this one because I seem to see less of them in this area.

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PublishedJune 19, 2011

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