New species of 'tiger swallowtail' butterfly discovered in the U.S. had gone unnoticed by scientists

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Barbara M Volkle

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May 17, 2025, 5:33:18 PM5/17/25
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Here's an article about tiger swallowtails research and identification
in the Northeast:

https://www.earth.com/news/new-species-of-tiger-swallowtail-butterfly-discovered-in-the-u-s-had-gone-unnoticed-by-scientists/

for more detail (maps, drawings), click on the last link within the
article.


Barbara Volkle
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May 17, 2025, 9:29:41 PM5/17/25
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Thanks for this.

I hate to sound like Jeff Glassberg, but if I can't identify from a good set of photos, then there is no difference, as far as I am concerned. But I'll concede cryptic species status if there is compelling DNA evidence. [But not before.]

Frank M

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