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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Photo by florida33girl
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Common butterfly in eastern North America. Wingspan up to 5 inches.

Habitat:

Woodlands, deciduous forests, and areas nearby.

Notes:

Nectaring on Buddleia davidii

Reference Links:

Eastern tiger swallowtail

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PublishedJuly 30, 2011

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