Alabama Official Mascot and ButterflyEastern Tiger Swallowtail
The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail became the state mascot and butterfly in 1989 by Act no. 89-676. The legislation was requested by the Selma City Council. Selma is designated as the Butterfly Capital of Alabama and the Eastern Swallowtail is its mascot.
Sources: Acts of Alabama,May 11, 1989 Alabama Conservation Magazine, Winter, 1992 Return to Alabama History On-Line |
Updated: February 13, 2008 http://www.archives.alabama.gov/emblems/st_masct.html |
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