This is the black form of the Easter Tiger Swallowtail. Ordinarily, these big butterflies are mostly yellow. See this article for an example: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail – Big and Bold
This female is a little worse for wear. Her wings are tattered and torn. She was very lethargic and probably not long for this earth.
Photographs were recorded at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA).
Observation Details
| County | – | Denton |  |
| City | – | Lewisville | |
| Date | – | Jul 21, 2013 | |
| Time of Day | – | Morning | |
| Temperature | – | Hot (greater than 89°F/32°C) | |
| Weather | – | Clear | |
| Habitat | – | Undeveloped-Wooded | |
| Type of Behavior | – | Stationary | |
| Gender | – | Female | |
| Maturity | – | Adult | |
| Observer | – | Chris Jackson | |
| Main Article | – | Eastern Tiger Swallowtail | Observation Location |
Black Swallowtail seen on Cedar Brake Trail; Cedar Ridge Preserve Dallas TX Sept 9 ~7pm
I posted photo on Cedar Ridge Preserve Audubon’s Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cedar-Ridge-Preserve-Audubon-Dallas/118661511509106?filter=2
Thanks for the tips, Deborah! I checked out your other posts as well. Nice job on the Road Runners. Your turtle is a three-toed Box Turtle. They live on dry land!
-Chris