Swallowtails: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Papilio glaucus
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 2.5" - 4.5" |
| Habitat: | Fields, gardens, open woods, meadows |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | Early May, August |
| Larval Host Plant: | Tulip poplar, wild cherry, ash, birch |
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Howard County, MD. June 15, 2012
Dorsal view of a female. The females have much more blue scaling on the hindwing.
Howard County, MD. June 15, 2012
Ventral view of the same female.
Worchester County, MD. May 4, 2013
Dorsal view of a male.
Howard County, MD. July 17, 2012
Upperside view of another male. The males have very little blue scaling on the hindwing.
Howard County, MD. July 14, 2012
Dorsal view of a female Dark Form.
Montgomery County, MD. July 28, 2013
Eastern Tiger Swallowtails enjoying a puddle party on the Potomac River. Many butterflies sip from wet soil and mud puddles to gain important nutrients and minerals.
Howard County, MD. August 10, 2013
Mated pair.