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Canadian Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio canadensis

Description:

Smaller than Eastern or Western Tiger Swallowtails. Upperside of forewing with relatively broad black stripes; underside with marginal yellow spots merged into continuous band. Hindwing with numerous orange scales.

Habitat:

Northern deciduous and evergreen-deciduous woods and forest edges

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Tania2
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Tania2

Big Arm, Montana, USA

Spotted on Aug 11, 2013
Submitted on Aug 12, 2013

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