Monday, December 9, 2024

December 9, 2024

We are a pair of mating Western Giant Swallowtails
Similar to Easter Giants except the yellow spots on our necks
The spot's shape and size
Appear different to some eyes
But we're still being studied - it is kind of complex.

Location: Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco, TX

Sources: https://sciencythoughts.blogspot.com/2015/01/a-new-species-of-giant-swallowtail.html

Photo and text © 2024 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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