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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail This little guy was moving fast and the composition suffered as a result- The green algae-looking stuff on the left side of the frame is actually foliage in the foreground. Eastern Tiger Swallowtail,Geotagged,Papilio glaucus,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

This little guy was moving fast and the composition suffered as a result- The green algae-looking stuff on the left side of the frame is actually foliage in the foreground.

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  1. View WildFlower's profile
    WildFlower
    Lion
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    Where was the photo taken? I guess it is a Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus) but there are a few similar species so the location might help. Posted 9 years ago
    1. View denniruz's profile
      denniruz
      Giant Tortoise
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      So close! Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. The state butterfly of Georgia where this photo was taken. I would have posted this when I uploaded it but I got an error that it didn't upload properly.. Clearly not the case.

      Thanks!
      --Dennis       Posted 9 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
Species identified by denniruz
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By denniruz

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Uploaded Feb 16, 2016. Captured Jul 21, 2015 10:55.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 10/8000s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.