Friday, July 2, 2021

July 2, 2021

I am an Eastern Giant Swallowtail
You can find me throughout the American continent
You might confuse me with the Schaus' swallowtail
But they are rare and in Florida, I am predominant.

(Note: The Schaus is found only in the Florida keys, and its tail is solid black, it is not yellow edged with black as the Giant Swallowtails is.)

Location: My yard, Fellsmere

Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/citrus/giantswallowtail.htm

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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