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Eastern Tiger swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Photo by pesayo
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Black blue and orange butterfly

Habitat:

Clinging to a thistle flower

Notes:

Seen while walking near my office. I see now I should have taken a step back with my camera phone to get a clearer shot.

Reference Links:

Spicebush Swallowtail

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