Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1384254

Midsummer Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio solstitius

Observation date: June 28, 2024
Submitted by: BeaLaporte
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Probably had been hit by a car. I picked it up and moved it to a flower at the side of the road.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: June 28, 2024
Coordinator notes: Probably wash fresh if not for the road damage. New article has been released confirming the suspected new species. Not a true hybrid, but shares mixed characteristics of both P. canadensis and P. glaucus, is in flight immediately after the P. canadensis flight ends. -Jeff Gesell
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario