Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1090636

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: July 23, 2016
Date notes: Beautiful Sunny Morning Hot Slight Breeze
Submitted by: Mluna25
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This Swallowtail emerged this morning out of her chrysalis after sleeping for about 8 weeks. She was one of 17 eggs that I found on my rue two months ago.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: July 23, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Queens County