Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1352451

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus

Observation date: August 13, 2013
Date notes: August 2013
Submitted by: anitagault12
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was a warm day. In the mid to upper 80's and sunny. This is the joe pye weed that the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is on. There was a water source nearby as well. The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail stayed on this flower for a long time fluttering from flower to flower. Also nearby was the purple cone flower.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: February 26, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Cuyahoga County