Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1058881

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: August 03, 2015
Submitted by: richard macleod
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Insect appears to be injured. One tail missing, scales missing from wing. No problem in flight though. Insect is shown on a scarlet bayberry plant.
Status: Resident
Verified by: PDeGennaro
Verified date: August 03, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Nova Scotia