Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1042736

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: May 09, 2015
Submitted by: Philip G Sells
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Image acquired 12:45 pm EDT. Clear sunny conditions outdoors. Butterfly seemed to be looking for moisture on a cedar path with underlying drainage.
Status: Resident
Verified by: reutere
Verified date: May 10, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Albany County