Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1382686

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio canadensis

Observation date: June 16, 2024
Date notes: A cool 12 % C. earlier in the morning after being wet and cool the day before, but now, even while sunny, the temperature was only 16 C., with a NE breeze blowing.
Submitted by: jcarter
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was sunny yet cool, with a breeze blowing, and the butterfly was feeding on the nectar of Damsel's Rocket (Hesperis matronalis), in our garden. I saw 3 or 4 in the last few days flying around the area, but today was the first I saw it stopped long enough to feed (and to get a shot!)
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: June 17, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Nova Scotia