Eastern Black Swallowtail
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First Eastern Black Swallowtail of the season. Eastern Black Swallowtails are all females. They sport an alternate coloration from the yellow & black Eastern Tiger Swallowtails.
This black coloration is not considered ideal for mating chances, but it does help these ladies live longer & avoid predators.
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