The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) is a common and widespread swallowtail across much of the eastern half of the United States. The top image here was taken in Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, in August, 2003. This image was shot with a Canon EOS 10D and an EF 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS lens and 2X extender.











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The shot on the left was taken near Luling in Caldwell Co., Texas in August, 2003, with the same gear as above.

The image on the left shows a swallowtail that had probably had a close encounter with a large flycatcher, judging from the bite mark out of the left wing. This shot was taken in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in May, 2004, with the same gear as above.

The shot on the left was taken in Lewisville, Denton Co., Texas, in August, 2007, with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender.

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail on the left was in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in March, 2008. This image was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender.