Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1359074

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: June 12, 2023
Submitted by: jwileyrains
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This is the 10th P. polyxenes to eclose of 19 that spent the winter in a butterfly cage in my barn. Of these, 9 have been male (including this one). This one left the cage to sit on spirea that is just starting to bloom.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: June 12, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.

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