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Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly

Pterourus glaucus

Photo by CJulen
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Field Notes

Description:

These butterflies are called swallowtails because they have long "tails" on their hindwings which look a bit like the long, pointed tails of swallows (a type of bird).

Habitat:

The Tiger Swallowtail butterfly frequents woodlands (including temperate deciduous forests) and grasslands, but is also found in a variety of environments, including cities.

It is found throughout the Eastern USA and Canada.

Notes:

Knew spring was on the way when we found this beauty!

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