[VA-MD-DE-Bugs] What's flying in southern Connecticut: On and about Milkweed!

[Dale Roberts/Bill Yule]

Hi Harry and all,
    John Himmelman sent me the composite photo he made up comparing a
typical E. Tiger (Papilio glaucus) with something else he is finding with a
thick straight black edge along the inside hindwing marginal band. In the
Eastern Tiger you describe this edge as undulating rather than straight as
in Appalachian. I have three Tigers in my yard now, two worn and one looking
fresh.  All three compare favorably with Eastern Tiger based on the three ID
points you described, i.e. distinct forewing marginal crescent spotband;
undulating edge to hindwing marginal band inner boarder; narrow black line
on inner edge of ventral hindwing nearest the body. So it seems like I may
have three glaucus in my yard today but who knows what tomorrow may bring.
I'll keep looking and try to photograph anything different looking.

                            Bill Yule
----- Original Message -----
From: "Harry Pavulaan" <harrypav at hotmail.com>
To: <ctleps-l at lists.yale.edu>
Cc: <droberts03 at snet.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2002 1:17 PM
Subject: Re: [VA-MD-DE-Bugs] What's flying in southern Connecticut: On and
about Milkweed!


> Thanks Bill for your detailed notes especially the Milkweed observations.
> This is the kind of information I wish more people would post!
>
> Regarding your "Eastern Tiger Swallowtails", OK, it looks as though that's
> what's flying in southern Connecticut now.  Anyone following this issue
> might take care to note the condition of wing-wear (aging) of the Tigers
> flying now.  Should there be an emergence of fresh Tigers in August
> sometime, make note of this and post it to the group.  I'd also be
> interested in hearing reports.  Take special note of the underside
forewing
> marginal band or spot row, whichever is present.  Also, photos would
really
> shed light on the confusing picture that is just now really unfolding.
They
> ain't just one Tiger anymore, there's a few emergences in southern New
> England that appear to be more than just one species.
>
> Best,
> Harry Pavulaan
>
>
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