EASTERN TIGER SWALLOWTAIL VARIEGATED FRITILLARY
The Eastern tiger swallowtail is a striking butterfly , known for its vibrant yellow wings marked with bold black stripes . The more rare dark female is black with faint tiger stripes . This dark form mimics the toxic pipevine swallowtail , deterring predators . Native to North America , it thrives in woodlands and gardens , gracefully fluttering from flower to flower in search of nectar . The smaller butterfly , the variegated fritillary , is a mediumsized butterfly with intricate orange and brown patterned wings , commonly found in open fields and meadows .