Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly - Iconic North American Species #2172940 (License: Personal Use)

This image features a dorsal view of a female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), showcasing its vibrant yellow wings marked with bold black tiger stripes and blue-and-orange spots near the tails. The butterfly’s wings are fully extended, revealing the intricate venation and scalloped margins characteristic of the Papilionidae family. Its antennae are slender and clubbed, and the body is robust and dark, contrasting sharply with the bright wing coloration.

Used in entomology education, nature blogs, biodiversity websites, and museum exhibits to illustrate common North American butterflies; serves user intent for identification, ecological learning, or artistic inspiration.