The Swallowtails are among one of the most handsome of all butterflies. It is the state insect of Virginia and of South Carolina. It is found east of the Rockies. Tiger Swallowtails have a strong sailingflig Some females are black and can be mistaken for the black swallowt The upper and lower wings are yellow accented with bands resembling tiger stri It is four to five inches long.
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