The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is known as one of the most common species of butterflies in the Eastern region of the United States. Despite this, I only seem to encounter this butterfly each time that I reminisce of my grandmother. Perhaps superstition is indebted to me, and I associate the existence of such a beautiful creature with her. I believe that its rare presence in my life serves as a gentle reminder that she is still with me. Last year, I traveled to India with my f

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