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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Photo by bugblub
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Field Notes

Description:

Tiger Swallowtail butterfly on back yard flowers. I do not know if it is the eastern or western variety, but since it is east of the Rockies, I have called it eastern.

Habitat:

back yard flower garden.

Notes:

The wings are ragged and have moderate damage.

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PublishedNovember 9, 2013

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