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Eastern tiger swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Description:

These are seen from spring to autumn, producing 2-3 broods. Adults feed on the nectar of many flowers. The male is yellow with four black "tiger stripes" on each fore wing. Females may be either yellow or black, making them dimorphic. The yellow morph is similar to the male, but with a conspicuous band of blue spots along the hindwind, while the dark morph is almost completely black.

Habitat:

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5 Comments

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

Thanks, Antonio. North Carolina does have wonderful butterflies. I'm already looking forward to spring again!

Perfect Maria,i woudn't imagine that North Carolina was so rich in butterflys,super amazing collection,thanks for sharing

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

Thanks, Sumukha and Toshimi!

ToshimiDowaki
ToshimiDowaki 11 years ago

Beautiful shots!

Sumukha Javagal
Sumukha Javagal 11 years ago

Wonderful series Maria..!

Maria dB
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Maria dB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Sep 1, 2012
Submitted on Sep 23, 2012

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