eastern tiger swallowtail

Description:

Papilio glaucus, the eastern tiger swallowtail, is a species of swallowtail butterfly native to eastern North America. It is one of the most familiar butterflies in the eastern United States, where it is common in many different habitats. It flies from spring to fall, during which it produces two to three broods.

Habitat:

The eastern tiger swallowtail lives in deciduous woods along streams, rivers and swamps.