Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1000618

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus

Observation date: August 12, 2014
Submitted by: Kimberly Mrozinski
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sighted at around 11:00. Mostly cloudy with temps in the upper 90's. Very humid. Quite large with a wingspan of approx. 6 - 6.25". Very active. Nectared on Tithonia Torch (Mexican Sunflower) for approximately 45 minutes.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 12, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.