Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly: Striking Black-and-White Wings in Nature #1680122 (License: Personal Use)

The zebra swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus) displays striking black-and-white longitudinal stripes across its wings, with distinctive red and blue markings near the hindwing tails. It’s commonly found in moist woodlands and along streams in eastern North America, where it feeds on pawpaw trees as a caterpillar and nectar sources as an adult. Its long, slender tails and graceful flight make it a favorite among butterfly watchers.

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