This swallowtail butterfly is found in much of the U.S. with the exception of the northwest. Females have a band of iridescent blue on their hindwings, while males have a band of yellow instead. 3.

Male butterflies have blue bodies and gray-blue wings with white trim around the edges, and females are dustier-colored. The ...

Miss Molly butterfly bush is non-invasive and is a favorite of the Eastern Tiger swallowtail butterflies. Norman Winter Special to the Ledger-Enquirer Did you know that South Carolina has its very ...

These butterflies choose to make their habitats in deciduous broadleaf woods, forest edges, river valleys, parks, and suburbs. As for reproduction, a female tiger swallowtail lays up to 250 eggs ...

These butterflies choose to make their habitats in deciduous broadleaf woods, forest edges, river valleys, parks, and suburbs. As for reproduction, a female tiger swallowtail lays up to 250 eggs ...

There are more than 120 species of butterflies in western Pennsylvania, and the North American Butterfly Association wants ...

The black swallowtail deserves to be chosen as state butterfly because it is “a full-time Michigan resident,” Meyer said— it’s the only species that can be found year-round and throughout ...

Have you seen the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail yet amid the spring temperatures? Try visiting your local butterfly garden to catch a glimpse. SC has a state butterfly and it may be fluttering outside ...

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly is one of our most common butterflies and is found east of the Mississippi River and west into the Great Plains states. They are easy to spot due to their size.

To attract butterflies like the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, you should incorporate water puddles and wet, sandy areas into your habitat. You can even let animal scat stay in your landscape, as this ...

Swallowtail Butterfly: Recognized by its tail-like wing extensions, ... With brilliant blue wings, this large butterfly dazzles in the rainforests of Central and South America.