Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1373365

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: July 20, 2023
Submitted by: jcarter
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was foraging on the flowers of perennial sow thistle growing on the landward side of the beach; it did not flit about much but settled on one flower for about 5 minutes before flying off down the beach.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: October 23, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Nova Scotia