Easter Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
Papilio glaucus
Butterfly Size: 2 1/2 – 4 1/2″
Habitats: Deciduous broadleaf woods, forest edges, river valleys, parks, and suburbs
Plants for the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
HOST PLANTS
- Tulip-poplar leaves
- Black Cherry leaves
- Sweet Bay Magnolia leaves
- Birch leaves
- Ash leaves
- Cottonwood leaves
FOOD PLANTS
Nectar of flowers from a variety of plants including:
- wild cherry
- Milkweed (Asclepias)
- Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium)
We Need Your Support
We need your help to continue to protect, promote, and celebrate the resources, people, and culture of the Lower Delta.
WHAT WE DO
Mississippi’s Lower Delta Partnership promotes and enhances the economic and environmental health of Mississippi’s Lower Delta.
We provide educational workshops and cultural programs; community and youth activities; encourage heritage, cultural, and nature tourism in our region; and act as an advocate for the South Delta.
