Swallowtails: Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail Papilio appalachiensis
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 3.4" - 4.5" |
| Habitat: | Woodlands, woods edges |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon |
| Flight Period: | Late April to early June |
| Larval Host Plant: | Wild black cherry (Prunus serotina) confirmed as a larval host |
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Garrett County, MD. May 26, 2013
The underside of the forewings displays a nearly continous yellow submarginal band.
Garrett County, MD. May 26, 2013
Upperside view