Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly - Identification, Habitat & Life Cycle #1634692 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), a large North American butterfly known for its bold yellow wings marked with black tiger-like stripes and distinctive blue scales on the lower hindwings. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with females sometimes appearing dark morphs lacking yellow, and both sexes feature elongated “tails” on hindwings that confuse predators. It thrives in deciduous forests, gardens, and riparian zones across eastern North America.

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