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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Description:

Yellow and black barred butterfly engaged in "puddling" behavior.

Habitat:

Found in parking lot near heavily forested area.

Notes:

Attracted by flower stall. Specimen is male, puddling indicating he is only a few days old since metamorphasis.

1 Species ID Suggestions

HaydenG
HaydenG 11 years ago
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus Papilio glaucus


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ChrissOsaurusRex
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ChrissOsaurusRex

Massachusetts, USA

Spotted on May 24, 2012
Submitted on May 24, 2012

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