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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Photo by InannaBintAli
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Swallowtail wings. Yellow & black primarily with iridescent colors along the bottom back of the wings.

Habitat:

Spotted puddling on a pile of wet compost on my driveway.

Reference Links:

Papilio glaucus glaucus Linnaeus, 1758, Eastern tiger swallowtail

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Comments (4)
animaisfotos
Don't cease to be amazed by nature. What a lovely shot. Thanks for sharing.

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedJuly 10, 2011

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