Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1332452

Midsummer Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio solstitius

Observation date: July 06, 2022
Submitted by: Amaltzan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on milkweed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 14, 2022
Coordinator notes: New article has been released confirming the suspected new species. Not a true hybrid, but shares mixed characteristics of both P. canadensis and P. glaucus, is in flight immediately after the P. canadensis flight ends. -Jeff Gesell
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Tompkins County