Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio canadensis) 

Member of Family: Papilionidae 

French common name: Papillon tigré du Canada

Further west, the taxonomy of the Tiger Swallowtail Complex is a bit confusing, but it is believed that this is the only species from this group that is found in the Maritimes.  For more information about recent research on the taxonomy of the Tiger Swallowtail group in Ontario, visit this summary page on the TEA website.

For further info on this species, visit the Butterflies of Canada