Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1380776

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: May 28, 2024
Submitted by: jwileyrains
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These over-wintered in a cage inside my cow barn. Both eclosed yesterday (5/27/2024) but didn't fly out of the cage until today, as yesterday was cold and rainy. This submission covers the male.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 28, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

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