Sunday, April 30, 2017

Eastern Swallowtail Butterflies in Daniel Boone National Forest


An Eastern Whip-poor-will serenaded us to sleep tonight.

Eastern Swallowtail Butterfly



Arguably Florida's largest butterfly




Named for its bold yellow and black tiger-like pattern




Males are always yellow: females may either be yellow like the mail or black (dark form)




Multiple generations are produced each year.




Larvae utilize a variety of trees as hosts, including tulip tree, black cherry, and sweet bay.



A strikingly beautiful butterfly!



Mark Twain-isms




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