Nathan's Notes

October 15, 2009

Earlier this month, in a butterfly shipment from one of our tropical suppliers, we received two new species of butterflies which have never been flown in the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing. The two species are the Three Tailed Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio pilumnus) and the Magnificent Swallowtail (Papilio garamus). Both of these Swallowtails are native to Central America, but occasionally they make an appearance in the southern part of Texas. Since this is the first time we have flown the species, I do not have a photo to share. Fortunately, both species have what looks like three tails on their hindwing so you will know when you see one. If you have a chance to visit the Butterfly Wing this month, keep an eye out for these two new butterflies.