Size:
Wingspan is 2 5/8 - 3 1/8 inches.

Similar Species:
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail


Habitat:
Forest edges at high elevations in the region.

Range/Abundance:
Rare as it is a northern species and it is found only in WV in the region.

Flight Period:
Adults fly from May until mid July in single brood.

Larval Host Plants:
Birch Betula, aspen Populus, and black cherry Prunus

Comments:
Not much is known about this species of swallowtail in the region. The only recent record I know of, was found at Spruce Knob in WV.

It is difficult to tell apart from the common Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and the nearly identical larger Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail.

The top photo was provided by Robert Grosek. The second photo was taken at the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge in Harvard, MA on June 20, 2004 by Tom Murray.

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