Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1390527

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: August 08, 2024
Date notes: A sunny clear day, 25 C.
Submitted by: jcarter
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The swallowtail was one of 3 or 4 in the area, which was a dyke holding back the waters of Minas Basin, between Port Williams and Wolfville, NS. The swallowtails were alternating between feeding on Wild carrot and Red clover.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: August 11, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Nova Scotia