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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Photo by Liam
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Urban

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Papilio troilus

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, dark phase female

Papilio glaucus

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ForestDragon
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Comments (5)
ForestDragon
Lovely! Lack of spots on the body and the stripes seen on the wings are more consistent with an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.
Liam
Thanks, Melissa!
Liam
Thank you, Nicole!
NicoleB
This one's so impressive!

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PublishedJanuary 8, 2012

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