Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1053567

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: July 11, 2015
Date notes: Sunny Day! This Black Swallowtail has been visiting my rue plant for a week...finally landed!
Submitted by: Mluna25
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I have been seening a black swallowtail fluttering around my rue for the past week. However, she never stood still long enough for a photo. Finally, today she was still for about 15 miniutes in the rue. Perhaps she was laying eggs? I have also seen the eastern tiger swallowtail flying around, and one of the ladies, but no one has landed. And an abudance of cabbage whites! Nice sunny dry day in Bayside, NY.
Status: Resident
Verified by: reutere
Verified date: July 11, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Queens County