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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Photo by sjdragon69
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Field Notes

Description:

Very large butterfly, approximately 4 inch wingspan.

Notes:

Landed on my shed, stayed there for almost an hour.

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papillio glaucus

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KarenL
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KarenL
Black form of the female of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

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PublishedAugust 26, 2011

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