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Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly

Euritides marcellus

Photo by MickGrant
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

60-89mm Large triangular wings sharp with sharp tail - above Chalk white with hint blue green and black stripes - above has two blue spots and bright red close to body - stripes and tail length vary with season.
Host plant Paw-Paw

Habitat:

Waterside gardens and meadows (our garden is less than 1 mile from river side)

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PublishedJuly 22, 2011

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