Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1064497

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: September 07, 2015
Submitted by: Judy Ross
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Smaller than most of the swallowtails that have been in my garden-- about 3.5 inches. Very friendly, calm butterfly who spent most of the day in my garden. No orange spots, just yellow and a little bit of blue. Very hot and humid this week.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 09, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Hamilton County