Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1383318

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus

Observation date: June 21, 2024
Submitted by: seemayer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: on button bush. had two black forms that were incredibly tattered. first photo is ventral.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: June 22, 2024
Coordinator notes: I found in Harvey County black females were more common than the yellow form. Both the tattered females were probably due to our recent windy stormy season. Thanks, JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Sedgwick County

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