Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1044856

Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio appalachiensis

Observation date: May 14, 2015
Submitted by: grosenberry
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny day, in the 70's. The butterfly was feeding on the azalea bush flowers. It later flew to a large rock and rested for a few minutes.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: May 27, 2015
Coordinator notes: Most characters good for Appalachian Tiger. The VFW submarginal yellow band is weak.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Franklin County