Zebra Swallowtail, Eurytides marcellus <LEP6>
This species has the most pronounced tail of all North American
swallowtails. Black stripes alternate
with creamy white bands, and a scarlet streak crosses the middle of the
hindwing. A pair of red spots, then
two blue ones, lead down to the long tail.
This striking butterfly is found only where pawpaw grows as the larvae
feed on this plant. |