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New Butterfly Species Discovered in Eastern North America

5/15/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery in eastern North America has unveiled a new butterfly species, Papilio solstitius, belonging to the tiger swallowtail family. This unique butterfly, which graces the skies in late summer, can be found across southeastern Canada and parts of the northeastern U.S. Researchers are excited that this find will spark deeper investigations into biodiversity and the effects of climate change.

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A groundbreaking discovery in eastern North America has unveiled a new butterfly species, Papilio solstitius, belonging to the tiger swallowtail family. This unique butterfly, which graces the skies in late summer, can be found across southeastern Canada and parts of the northeastern U.S. Researchers are excited that this find will spark deeper investigations into biodiversity and the effects of climate change.