Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1057520

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: July 27, 2015
Submitted by: Joshua Lonuzzo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Silk attached to plant stalk, 30-35 degrees celcius, sun. small v shaped horn of a bright orange colour extend from forehead when suprised found on dill but countinued eating when on mint
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: July 27, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario