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  Sighting 907721

Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio appalachiensis

Observation date: June 29, 2013
Submitted by: wvbirder
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Party sunny, 66 degrees, light winds. Observed at Spruce Knob Lake, el. 3,950ft. Area known for this species. Originally with a Red-spotted Purple (1st photo submitted for size comparison - Just a touch larger than the Red-spotted Purple). Note continuous yellow marginal band). Then an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail flew in (2nd photo shows larger Eastern Tiger Swallowtail to the left)
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 01, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.

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