Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio appalachiensis

Observation date: April 29, 2022
Date notes: Wildflower Pilgrimage butterfly walk
Submitted by: webielenberg
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed several large tiger swallowtails with smaller ones puddling along Sparks Lane
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: August 21, 2022
Coordinator notes: I would identify in top pic, middle specimen a Papilio appalachiensis, specimen on left as P. glaucus. Second pic, open winged specimen is P. glaucus. Thank you! JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Blount County