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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Photo by flowntheloop
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Description:

Black, blue, and orange colored (female) Eastern Tiger Swallowtail resting in tree foliage (in the sun). I wish I could have gotten closer shot, but I would have fallen into a seasonal stream!

Habitat:

Mixed hardwood forest edge.

Reference Links:

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Papilio glaucus Linnaeus, 1758 | Butterflies and Moth…

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