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  1. This butterfly looks like an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) to me. The Old World Swallowtail has a black patch on the forewings. Posted 12 years ago

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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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Nov 2, 2012. Captured Aug 17, 2009 14:07.
  • NIKON D40
  • f/8.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO200
  • 165mm