Swallowtails: Zebra Swallowtail Protographium marcellus
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 2.5" - 4" |
| Habitat: | River edges, rich woods, meadows |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | Mid April, early July, early September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Pawpaw |
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Howard County, MD. April 6, 2012.
Dorsal view. Spring broods generally have shorter tails.
Anne Arundel County, MD. June 21, 2013
Ventral view. Notice the nice long tails of the summer brood.
Anne Arundel County, MD. August 11, 2013
Worn Zebra Swallowtail.
Fauquier County, VA. May 16, 2015
Zebra Swallowtails have a red stripe in the middle of the hindwing. They may also display a greenish white appearance.