Zebra Swallowtail Status?

[Rev Chuck]

Rick Mikula wrote:
> 
> Rev Chuck wrote:
> >
> > Population status for zebra swallowtail in Maryland?  _Extremely_
> > stunning creature; I recall seeing two or three in Havre de Grace,
> > MD, back around 1973.
> 
> They are usually in good numbers in Elk Necks State Park and best near
> Turkey Point. Because of the Pawpaw stiuation along the bay they can still
> be found easily. It does seem that populations are far better near Washington
> DC. I did receive a call from one concern that wanted to thin the population
> out. Lets review. Too many butterflies, isn't that like winning the lottery
> and saying that the money is too green?!?!?!?
> 
> Rick Mikula

This species is the only native that can put the tiger swallowtail to 
shame.  And they have too _many_?  They should be using the creatures 
to attract tourists.  

Would it be wise to expand their breeding range beyond the wetlands, 
assuming pawpaw can be made to grow elsewhere?  

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