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Found throughout North America, from Canada down to Mexico, it’s the tiger swallowtail butterfly. They can be found in parks, woodlands, forest edges, meadows, pastures, swamps, and gardens. These beautiful butterflies can even be seen in urban settings. Swallowtails are easy to spot. They’re large, yellow, have black tiger stripes, […]

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