Summary ²

The Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (wingspan 53 - 90 mm), true to it’s name, ranges just above the arctic circle across Canada from coast to coast, and into Northern United States. It utilizes a wide variety of habitats including woodlands and adjacent areas, often near willow and other shrubs. Adults fly from May to July.

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