Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail in Heckscher State Park

 Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterflies are often seen floating about during the warm days of July and August, enjoying the sunshine and sipping the nectar from the flowers. Being such a warm and sunny day, it was no surprise to see these winged beauties on a butterfly bush in Heckscher State Park. I believe the one I photographed is a female because it has a blue bar of spots going across the lower portion of its wings. Males don't have that bar.