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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies #6285681
07/23/18 10:51 PM 07/23/18 10:51 PM
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I have seen less than a handful in my area over the past several years, and was able to catch one stopped long enough for a couple of photos after it landed in my sister's flower garden in June 2011!



My long spell without seeing any camera hunting since ended this afternoon when I saw one briefly feeding on a few day lily flowers next to Lake Ontario where I live. These are my best shots of a loner I was able to get before it took off on the wind.

Jonathan






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Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6285698
07/23/18 11:16 PM 07/23/18 11:16 PM
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You should come here in mid August some years there are literally hundreds gathered around puddles in the road after a rain


�Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.�
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Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6285705
07/23/18 11:43 PM 07/23/18 11:43 PM
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Very nice !

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Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6285859
07/24/18 08:52 AM 07/24/18 08:52 AM
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You are so lucky to have two generations a year!
Swallowtails are so difficult to identify with so many sub species
Saw my first Black swallowtails on Friday.... which species aaaaah
Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6285879
07/24/18 09:24 AM 07/24/18 09:24 AM
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Nice, real nice pictures
Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6285882
07/24/18 09:30 AM 07/24/18 09:30 AM
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N50, The Black species is even more uncommon to see here.

Jonathan




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Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6285891
07/24/18 09:41 AM 07/24/18 09:41 AM
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I'm not sure if I've ever seen one of them!
Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6285912
07/24/18 10:25 AM 07/24/18 10:25 AM
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Nice Papilio kahli
Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6286050
07/24/18 02:20 PM 07/24/18 02:20 PM
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Jonathan,

I believe the butterfly in your very first picture is a Giant Swallowtail not a Tiger Swallowtail. The next 3 pics are definitely Tiger Swallowtails.

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Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Computer Hater] #6286204
07/24/18 06:07 PM 07/24/18 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted By: Computer Hater
Jonathan,

I believe the butterfly in your very first picture is a Giant Swallowtail not a Tiger Swallowtail. The next 3 pics are definitely Tiger Swallowtails.

CH, I only have these other views of that individual. Are they detailed enough to call it a Giant Swallowtail?

Jonathan




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Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6286352
07/24/18 08:45 PM 07/24/18 08:45 PM
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It sure looks different
Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6286455
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The defiant black margins move it into the Giant sw
A species we don’t have her
Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6286476
07/24/18 11:19 PM 07/24/18 11:19 PM
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CH and N50, Thank you for the Giant Swallowtail ID!

Jonathan

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Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6286477
07/24/18 11:23 PM 07/24/18 11:23 PM
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....from the title....I was expecting something a little more cryptozoologic lol

...looks like a plain ole butterfly from here

....is it at least venomous? Lol

Insert profound nonsense here
Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6286499
07/25/18 12:08 AM 07/25/18 12:08 AM
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Nope once you leave Texas things are rarely venomous! Lol
Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6286504
07/25/18 12:41 AM 07/25/18 12:41 AM
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Jonathan,
You are welcome. Don't see many of them around here any more. Always enjoyed seeing them and the Zebra Swallowtails.


Savell,

They aren't venomous but they are big enough to carry a full grown man away. LOL

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Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6286507
07/25/18 12:53 AM 07/25/18 12:53 AM
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Well I guess I should ask about this one. Looks like Johnathan's to me but I found it here in Idaho at 6500 feet while scouting elk. Some other version?
Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6286595
07/25/18 07:56 AM 07/25/18 07:56 AM
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Great pics!
Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6286598
07/25/18 08:01 AM 07/25/18 08:01 AM
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10bands, I found this with a net search.

"Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus)
The Western Tiger Swallowtail is a common butterfly in the Western U.S., closely resembling its counterpart, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail."

Jonathan

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Re: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies [Re: Jonathan] #6286600
07/25/18 08:03 AM 07/25/18 08:03 AM
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10bands,

Tiger Swallowtails have different color variations. Some females are all black with blue spots. I believe the butterfly in your picture is a different color variation of a Tiger Swallowtail. Not 100% sure but I think so.

Randy
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