Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1377767

Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus

Observation date: April 07, 2024
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This is a terrible picture for ID. I'm suggesting Spicebush because of the range and what I remember of the upper wing in flight. But I'm not at all certain.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: April 08, 2024
Coordinator notes: HW looks like P. troilus to me.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Bowie County