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	Zebra Swallowtail B'fly - EnchantedLearning.com
		The Zebra Swallowtail butterfly is a common butterfly with distinctive fl and white markings and elongated tails on its hindwings It also has some small red and blue hindwing markings and strongly-scalloped hindwing margins.
		They are called swallowtails because they have long "tails" on their hindwings which look a bit like the long, pointed tails of swallows (a type of bird).
		The Zebra Swallowtail is found from Southern Ontario, Canada, Minnesota and Wisconsin to New England to Florida and the Gulf States.
	www.enchantedlearning.com /subjects/butterfly/species/zebrasw.shtml (597 words)

	giant swallowtail - Papilio cresphontes Cramer
		The giant swallowtail is widely distributed throughout the American continent.
		Adult giant swallowtails are large butterflies with a forewing span of 4.6 to 6.9 cm (avg.
		The dorsal wing surfaces of the butterfly are fl with a striking diagonal yellow bar across the forewings The ventral wing surfaces are primarily yellow.
	creatures.ifas.ufl.edu /citrus/giantswallowtail.htm (994 words)

	Olympus MIC-D: Butterfly Wing Scale Gallery - Mocker Swallowtail
		There are some cases of gynandromorphic mocker swallowtail butterflies, which are sexual mosaics that display both male and female wing coloration and patterns, and andromorphic females, which display male wing designs.
		By minimizing the ratio of mimetic morphs to model species, mocker swallowtail butterflies may be improving the learning curve for predator avoidance and increasing their fitness.
		As such, the mocker swallowtail butterfly is a favorite laboratory subject of molecular geneticists tracing DNA sequence polymorphisms, island biogeography, and disruptive selection, in which butterflies at either extreme of phenotypes are favored over those with intermediate characteristics in each population.
	www.olympusmicro.com /micd/galleries/butterfly/mockerswallowtaild2.html (461 words)

	BLACK SWALLOWTAIL ...Papilio polyxenes asterius
		Swallowtails often have a large amount of fl coloration.
		Black Swallowtail larvae are fl with a white saddle in their first instar.
		The new Black Swallowtails are adult butterflies when they emerge - there is no such thing as a baby butterfly (unless you are talking about the caterpillars).
	melanys.tripod.com /black_swallowtail.htm (552 words)

	Western Tiger Swallowtail
		Swallowtails are named for the tails on their hindwings that resemble the long tail feathers of swallows.
		Swallowtail females may lay up to four batches of eggs in a season and up to one hundred eggs in total.
		This is the commonest swallowtail observed in the West.
	www.desertusa.com /mag00/mar/papr/bfly.html (549 words)

	Papilionidae
		The swallowtail butterfly family, Papilionidae, consists of at least 550 species, many of which are large and colorful and recognizable even to non-specialists.
		Swallowtail butterfly diversity is greatest in East and Southeast Asia, a region where many natural butterfly habitats are under extreme threat of destruction due to human activity.
		The name "swallowtail" refers to a tail-like extension on the edge of the hindwing that is found in many, though not all, papilionids.
	tolweb.org /tree?group=Papilionidae&contgroup=Papilionoidea (1574 words)

	SDNHM - Anise Swallowtail, Papilio zelicaon
		The Anise Swallowtail is a large butterfly with a wing span of 3 - 3 1/8 inches.
		Anise swallowtails are quick high fliers and are known to hilltop.
		Most swallowtails overwinter as chrysalises and may spend several years as a pupa before completing their metamorphosis.
	www.sdnhm.org /fieldguide/inverts/aniseswallowtail.html (226 words)

	Olympus MIC-D: Butterfly Wing Scale Gallery - Green Swallowtail
		The green swallowtail butterfly is a tropical native of the highland forests of sub-Saharan Africa, but is reared in captivity in butterfly conservatories across North America and Europe.
		The purpose of the female green swallowtail male-like morphs is ambiguous and debated among scientists.
		The green swallowtail butterfly, however, features a true blue pigment, which combines with a yellow pigment to create the beautiful green coloration characteristic of the species.
	www.olympusmicro.com /micd/galleries/butterfly/greenswallowtailo9.html (460 words)

	LARVALBUG EYE - free nature photographs: swallowtail butterflies
		Of all the swallowtail caterpillars in our area, the pipevine is perhaps the strangest looking, with all the long fleshy tentacles.
		If there was any doubt that this is actually a tiger swallowtail, it would be dispelled by this view, in which the stripes can be seen, much like the spots on a fl leopard.
		I've seen tiger, giant and thoas swallowtails all do this and would guess it is a pretty common thing for butterflies to do.
	home.att.net /~larvalbugbio/eye/gallery-swallowtail.html (1455 words)

	NatureWorks - Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
		The eastern tiger swallowtail can be found in North America east of the Rocky Mountains from Ontario south to the Gulf coast and northern Mexico.
		The eastern tiger swallowtail lives in deciduous woods along streams, rivers and swamps.
		Eastern tiger swallowtail larvae eat the leaves of a variety of woody plants including wild cherry, tulip, birch, ash, cottonwood and willow.
	www.nhptv.org /natureworks/easterntiger.htm (199 words)

	Swallowtail School
		Through an artistic and experiential approach to education our children grow into socially responsible individuals who create culture, not simply consume it.
		Swallowtail School is a non-profit institution that offers education to children in pre-school through grade 8.
		Currently located 20 miles west of Portland and a few minutes walk from the MAX line in Hillsboro, Swallowtail has been serving families in Washington County since 1995.
	swallowtailschool.org (117 words)

	Chesapeake Bay Program - Easter Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The eastern tiger swallowtail, Papilio glaucus, one of the most common and widely distributed swallowtail butterflies in the eastern United States, has a wingspan that can reach 5 inches.
		Male swallowtails fly at treetop level and descend to mate with lower-flying females.
		The range of the eastern tiger swallowtail extends from Canada and New England west to the Great Lakes, and south to Florida and Texas.
	www.chesapeakebay.net /swallowtail.htm (353 words)

	Swallowtail
		The state of Georgia officially designated the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail as their state butterfly on April 4, 1988.
		A lovely fl swallowtail visited my garden, but it wasn't who I thought it was.
		swallowtail • butterfly • instar • caterpillar • larva
	www.suite101.com /reference/swallowtail (861 words)

	Zebra Swallowtail
		The Zebra Swallowtail is not only characterized by its fl and white coloration, resembling the stripes on a zebra, but by its long tails also.
		Size: The Zebra Swallowtail is 3.75-4.5 inches in width (Klots, 1979, 179), and 5.0-6.5 inches in height (depending whether it is an early or late variety).
		The zebra swallowtail's fl and white stripes blend in remarkably well with the backgrounds present in a sunny woods, and the red spot at the base of its long tails gives predators a false head to aim at, one far removed from the insect's actual head.
	www.holoweb.com /cannon/zebra.htm (1172 words)

	Swallowtail: pictures, information, classification and more
		Swallowtail, common name for any of a family of large, brightly colored butterflies, many species of which have a tail-like projection on each hind wing.
		One of the largest butterflies in the United States is the dark-brown and yellow giant swallowtail.
		The larvae of the swallowtail pupate without a cocoon after fastening themselves to an object that will hold them upright.
	www.everythingabout.net /articles/biology/animals/arthropods/insects/butterflies_and_moths/swallowtail/index.shtml (166 words)

	Oregon Swallowtail Butterfly Pictures
		As a native of the Northwest, the Oregon swallowtail lives in the sagebrush canyons of the Columbia River and its tributaries, where its artemisia hostplant grows.
		Oregon swallowtail butterflies (Papilio oregonius) have adapted to rely on dragon wormwood or wild tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) as the host plants for their caterpillars, while adult butterflies sustain themsleves on nectar from thistles, balsamroot, phlox and other flowers.
		Oregon swallowtail wings look like those of anise swallowtail but tend to be more stretched out, and Oregon's caudal orange spot has a fl pupil squished up against its outer rim, not round and centered as with anise swallowtails.
	www.bentler.us /eastern-washington/insects/oregon-swallowtail-butterfly.aspx (269 words)

	The Butterfly Lab
		In the Chicago area, these large swallowtails are first seen in April and early May. A second generation begins emerging from chrysalides in mid-June and a third generation may emerge in August or September.
		Black Swallowtails are attracted to butterfly gardens with fennel or dill plants.
		The Giant Swallowtail is the largest of the swallowtails found in northern Illinois, but it is not very common.
	www.chias.org /online/thebutterflylab/fieldguide/native.html (1113 words)

	Swallowtail
		If so, Russian Hill's Swallowtail is definitely our latest idol.
		We have loved this shop from the day we walked in, and have often contemplated moving into Swallowtail and living there permanently.
		Swallowtail is jam-packed with an overwhelming amount of great finds; you almost have to watch your every step, lest you run into Omar, the resident ram.
	sanfrancisco.apartmenttherapy.com /sf/110306/russian-hill/swallowtail-014245 (515 words)

	Papilio glaucus "Eastern Tiger Swallowtail" (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The wingspan of the tiger swallowtail is about 9 cm (3.5 inches) although slightly larger individuals have been observed.
		The Pipevine swallowtail is poisonous and the tiger swallowtail is not.
		The tiger swallowtail lives in woodlands and open grasslands, but is also found in cities.
	entweb.clemson.edu /museum/buttrfly/local/bfly7.htm (294 words)

	Swallowtail - Home
		They have been playing together as Swallowtail for 20 years now, and have released three albums, which you can order by sending in this form.
		They play regularly in and around the pioneer valley area, and are available for weddings, parties, and dances, or whatever else people need good music for.
		The Swallowtail website is currenty being renovated to try and make it less...gray.
	www.swallowtail.com (86 words)

	Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds Seed - SWALLOWTAIL GARDEN SEEDS
		Located in the heart of the Wine Country of Northern California, we are proud to offer you our selection of more than 1,200 varieties of seeds.
		We handle both retail and wholesale sales and want your experience shopping with us to be so pleasant that you'll remember us come planting time, every season of the year.
		This vibrant butterfly weed will attract swarms of butterflies and is excellent for cutting.
	www.swallowtailgardenseeds.com (264 words)

	Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar (Papilio troilus) - One of God's Little Folk - An All Creatures Photo Gallery - ...
		Spicebush swallowtail caterpillars usually stay in leaf folds of spicebushes and sassafras trees during the daytime and come out to feed at night.
		(Caterpillar, Spicebush Swallowtail - 03) The fact that the false eye spots even swell out from the spicebush swallowtail caterpillar's body, as do actual eyes, is proof to us that these little souls were created by intelligent design.
		long spicebush swallowtail caterpillar on a dead stick off the side of the road, he or she seemed to take up what might be a defensive posture to intimidate a predator by lifting up the forepart of the body to more resemble a much larger head.
	www.all-creatures.org /pica/glf-caterpillar-spbushst.html (618 words)

	Swallowtail Facts
		Swallowtail butterflies have two "tails" near their rear, a feature seen by bird predators as "antennae." In addition, in some species, the brilliant red spots in irridescent blue are mistaken as "eye spots." In other words, it looks like the hind end of the butterfly is the head end.
		Swallowtail butterflies include one of the largest (Jamaica's Giant Swallowtail) and perhaps some of the most beautiful species of butterflies.
		Several species of swallowtails are common in the eastern United States, including a few species with color patterns that make them difficult to distinguish from the Spicebush Swallowtail, especially when flying.
	www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us /4th/kkhp/1insects/swalotlfax.html (777 words)

	W.E.S. - Corsican Swallowtail (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Corsican Swallowtail occurs in mountainous areas at altitudes of 2,000 to 4900 feet (609.6-1493.5m) on the islands of Corsica and Sardinia.
		The main threat to the survival of the Corsican swallowtail is the loss of its habitats.
		The Corsican swallowtail is not being protected effectively in Corsica and has no protection in Sardinia.
	library.thinkquest.org /19689/data/insects/corsican_swallowtail_frame.html (177 words)

	The Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
		swallowtails get their name from their hindwings which have tails at their lower
		Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucas) is a strong flier
		Below is the range of the swallowtail butterfly (includes all species).
	www.no-pest.com /Swallowtail.htm (514 words)

	Butterfly Gallery - Tiger Swallowtail
		One of the largest and most spectacular butterflies in the eastern U.S., the tiger swallowtail is equally at home in country meadows or city parks.
		Like most swallowtail butterflies, it is a strong and rapid flier, and it often glides between wing beats.
		A common and conspicuous garden visitor, the tiger swallowtail is especially fond of red, pink and purple colored flowers.
	www.floridata.com /tracks/butterfly/tiger_st.cfm (221 words)

	Giant Swallowtail, Papilio cresphontes Cramer
		Adult giant swallowtails are large butterflies with a forewing span of 4.6-6.9 cm (avg.
		The giant swallowtail is very distinct from all other swallowtails found in Florida, except for the endangered Schaus' swallowtail (Papilio aristodemus ponceanus) which is confined to the Florida Keys.
		The giant swallowtail can be distinguished from the Schaus' swallowtail by the yellow-filled "tails" (Schaus' swallowtail tails are all fl), and the small, brick-red patch just interior to the blue median band on the ventral hind wing.
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /IN134 (1272 words)

	Tiger Swallowtail
		The Tiger Swallowtail is the second species I was successful in rearing probably around 1992 or '93 - and it was quite by accident.
		I'd been raising Black Swallowtails for a couple of years and he knew I'd be interested - that was an understatement.
		They are not typically as common as Black Swallowtails, although one year - I believe it was 1996 - there seemed to be quite a few more of them than ever.
	www.oznet.ksu.edu /johnson/hort/Butterfly/TigerSwallowtail.htm (635 words)

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