2nd cohort of caterpillars hatched — by Unknown on

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My second set of  Papilio canadensis eggs (laid by my second female) finally hatched today! Only 2 of the 9 eggs haven't hatched yet. H...

Proof of concept: caterpillars spend time on tree branches — by Unknown on

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Today as I was watching the caterpillars feeding and I had a 'proof of concept' moment. Last summer I did a research project where I...

Eyespots! — by Unknown on

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My first "cohort" of caterpillars now have eyespots! This cohort is now down to 7 individuals, down from about 9 eggs laid. I'...

Flyways - Papilio canadensis — by Unknown on

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Here is an example of a "flyway". Basically it's just a open corridor lined with trees. The best ones for finding tiger swa...

Perseverance — by Unknown on

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I went out looking for more female Papilio canadensis butterflies yesterday. Once again, Isa was helping me. We did not see many Swallowtai...

Field and Lab Notes — by Unknown on

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Yesterday was a beautiful day, sunny and reaching 31°C. I went out collecting and had some help from Isabellle Letourneau. We spent the mor...