What kind of butterflies are these?

Chicago Suburbs, IL(Zone 5b)

I was at the zoos butterfly exhibit and dont know what kind of butterflies these guys are...

Thumbnail by plexippus
Chicago Suburbs, IL(Zone 5b)

another

Thumbnail by plexippus
Chicago Suburbs, IL(Zone 5b)

and another...

Thumbnail by plexippus
Fort Worth, TX(Zone 8a)

Pic 2 & 3 are the Julia Longwing.
http://www.genehanson.com/butterfly3.htm

Southeastern, NH(Zone 5b)

I think the first one is a pipevine swallowtail.

Fort Worth, TX(Zone 8a)

At first I was torn between a PST and a ETS (Eastern Tiger Swallowtail). Not having raised or seen them in my yard, just didn't know. So I looked them up on this side by side. (click ST the right side for PVST) I agree with you.
http://www.naba.org/chapters/nabambc/frames-2species.asp?sp1=Papilio-glaucus&sp2=Papilio-canadensis


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