| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / SwallowtailTiger
BUTTERFLY GALLERY - Large Butterflies Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Tiger Swallowtail
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| Scientific Name: | Papilio glaucus
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| Habitat & Flight Period: | Deciduous Woodlands and Forest Edges / May-September
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| Comment: | Sexual dimorphism exists in this species. Females are often dark blue, but the tiger stripes can still be seen in the forewings. Caterpillars feed on trees such as Tulip Tree, Birch, Ash, Cottonwood & Willow
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