Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio glaucus)
![gorgeous yellow butterfly with black edges and stripes](https://www.gardenswithwings.com/wp-content/uploads/male-eastern-tiger-butterfly.jpg)
Yellow and Black Striped Male Butterfly
Copyright: Zina Flippen
The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (aka Tiger Swallowtail) is a unique species of swallowtail. It is a quick and strong flier, gliding when able. The male butterflies have bright yellow with black stripes wings, while the females can exhibit two different color forms; yellow and black or black and blue.
The female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail’s darker form is more common in the southern states. The caterpillar is just as remarkable; it resembles a small snake with eyespots. This butterfly enjoys pink, purple, and red flowers and is a magnificent visitor to any garden.
Watch the Caterpillar’s Long Journey to Pupate
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Photos, Facts, And Information
![small round yellow butterfly egg on leaf](https://www.gardenswithwings.com/wp-content/uploads/eastern-tiger-swallowtail-round-egg.jpg)
Yellow-Green Round Butterfly Egg
Copyright: Fred Miller
![butterfly larva showing fake eyes](https://www.gardenswithwings.com/wp-content/uploads/eatisw-eye.jpg)
Caterpillar False Eyes
Copyright: Fred Miller
![brown caterpillar pupating](https://www.gardenswithwings.com/wp-content/uploads/eatisw-pupate.jpg)
Caterpillar Pupating
Copyright: Fred Miller
![green butterfly caterpillar resting on leaf](https://www.gardenswithwings.com/wp-content/uploads/eatiswCATde.jpg)
Green Caterpillar
Copyright: Fred Miller
![green larva pupating](https://www.gardenswithwings.com/wp-content/uploads/eatiswCAT.jpg)
Caterpillar Pupation
Copyright: Fred Miller
![brown chrysalis suspended by silk](https://www.gardenswithwings.com/wp-content/uploads/eatiswChrysalis.jpg)
Brown Chrysalis
Copyright: Fred Miller
![black and yellow butterfly](https://www.gardenswithwings.com/wp-content/uploads/eastern-tiger-mallya.jpg)
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Feeding on Zinnia
Copyright: Sheila Mallya
![yellow underside butterfly wings with black stripes and edges](https://www.gardenswithwings.com/wp-content/uploads/eatiswFCde.jpg)
Female Feeding on Bee Balm
Copyright: Bud Hensley
![black butterfly wing with blue spots](https://www.gardenswithwings.com/wp-content/uploads/eatiswFOde.jpg)
Black and Blue Wings Female Butterfly
Copyright: Big Stock Photo
![yellow with black stripe butterfly puddling](https://www.gardenswithwings.com/wp-content/uploads/eatiswMCde.jpg)
Male Butterfly Puddling
Copyright: Fred Miller
![yellow wing butterfly with black and blue markings](https://www.gardenswithwings.com/wp-content/uploads/female-eastern-tiger-yellow-wing.jpg)
Yellow and Blue Female Butterfly
Copyright: Bud Hensley
![brilliant yellow and black stripe butterfly](https://www.gardenswithwings.com/wp-content/uploads/eatiswFOde2-light.jpg)
Female Resting on Leaves
Copyright: Fred Miller
![ID Guide: Yellow Butterfly](https://www.gardenswithwings.com/wp-content/uploads/male-eastern-tiger-swallowtail.jpg)
Yellow and Black Male Butterfly Feeding on Mexican Sunflower
Copyright: Bud Hensley
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Host and Nectar Plants
Host Plants for the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants for the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail: (What is this?)
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Swallowtails & Parnassians (Papilionidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: Swallowtail (Papilioninae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 3 in. to 6 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Fields, parks, suburbs
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
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