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Tiger Swallowtail Eastern Tiger Swallowtail,Geotagged,Papilio glaucus,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Tiger Swallowtail

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    These butterflies are called swallowtails because they have long "tails" on their hindwings which look a bit like the long, pointed tails of swallows. Some females are brown or black, mimicking the poisonous pipevine swallowtail Posted 11 years ago, modified 11 years ago

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The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is a species of swallowtail butterfly native to 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.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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Uploaded Aug 8, 2014. Captured Aug 11, 2013 18:54 in 101 East Main Street, Canton, GA 30114, USA.
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  • NIKON D50
  • f/5.6
  • 10/1600s
  • 125mm
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