Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1062460

Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus

Observation date: August 25, 2015
Submitted by: kgalarza
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was large and would land on the ground-in pine needles and on forest floor. It would let me get very close from behind, but if I approached it from the front, it would fly off. It is warm outside today and cloudy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Will Kerling
Verified date: February 27, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Cumberland County