Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1336977

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus

Observation date: August 01, 2022
Submitted by: Mebanite
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was feeding on my zinnias for quite some time (fifteen minutes?), holding on to its perches despite a strong breeze. One of its wings had a significant tear.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: August 02, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.

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