Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1338056

Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus

Observation date: August 07, 2022
Date notes: very warm and humid 24C with high humidex
Submitted by: Carmel Mothersill
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: insect was nectaring and moving very fast!
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: August 07, 2022
Coordinator notes: Quick way to ID in the field is the blue “comet’ in the middle of the orange spot row on the ventral HW. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario