Released 2011-10-30

Eastern Tiger Swallowtails, Papilio glaucus

Named for the four "tiger stripes" on each wing, there are actually eight different tiger swallowtail butterflies in this pile. They are "mud-puddling," sometimes simply referred to as "puddling." This is when they gather into groups around an area of mud, damp gravel, or puddles, extracting sodium and amino acids from the soil. This is mainly a male behaviour; the sodium and amino acids are particularly useful in aiding the male reproductive cycle. Though females do occasionally puddle, they do not usually join a group.

This is a limited edition photograph with a total of 500 photos printed across all sizes, as noted

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