The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), North Carolina's state butterfly. Top view, on goldenrod.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Photo credit: © Samuel Ray / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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