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Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio appalachiensis

Classification

Class
Insecta

Papilio appalachiensis, the Appalachian tiger swallowtail, is a species of swallowtail butterfly found in eastern North America, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains. It is a hybrid of another two Papilio species, Papilio canadensis and Papilio glaucus, with which it shares many characteristics. The butterflies are normally yellow and contain black patterns in their wings.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 170