Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1095293

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: August 02, 2016
Submitted by: Steven Chatfield
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Insect was very active, and covered ~100m in flight before settling briefly to feed on thistle flowers. Flight confined mostly to tree lined shade. Insect appears to have suffered damage to at least one hind wing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 11, 2016
Coordinator notes: female
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario