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Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio canadensis)

Here is a trio of Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio canadensis) butterflies "puddling" (taking in minerals and water) on poop. The Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (way up north here) differs from our Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (down south) by its smaller size and paler yellow color.

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