Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly - Identification & Habitat Guide #1330327 (License: Personal Use)

This high-fidelity illustration depicts the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), a large North American butterfly known for its bright yellow forewings marked with bold black tiger-like stripes and elongated hindwing “tails.” The underside reveals intricate blue scaling near the tail tips and prominent orange eyespots that deter predators. Its wingspan ranges from 3.5 to 6.5 inches, and it frequents deciduous woodlands, gardens, and riverbanks across eastern North America.

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