Zebra Swallowtail is one of our most stunning butterflies.

Madison Co., NC 4/9/2012.

They're often seen zipping through bottomlands, where Pawpaw (Asimina triloba), their host plant, grows.

Granville Co., NC 4/27/03.

Richmond Co., NC 4/18/10.

Botetourt Co., VA 4/19/05

"Puddling" in the mud.

Botetourt Co., VA 4/19/05

Caswell Co., NC 8/4/02.

This late individual is nectaring on Chrysopsis mariana (Maryland Golden-Aster).

Chatham Co., NC 9/20/08.