Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1381258

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio canadensis

Observation date: May 03, 2024
Submitted by: Lisa Pearson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunning on tree leaf
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: June 02, 2024
Coordinator notes: Tough call with the sunlight shining through, as this individual seems to have characteristics of both P. glaucus and canadensis. However, the broad dark band along the HW anal margin and boxy HW submarginal crescents tend to lean more towards P. canadensis. The continuous ventral FW submarginal yellow band you'd expect to see is difficult to make out due to the sunlight. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Chippewa County