Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor

Observation date: March 16, 2017
Submitted by: Breck Breckenridge
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This species was the "butterfly of the day" at this location. I saw at least 50 individuals flying everywhere. Actively feeding to on various flowering plants, e.g. this lupine, but also many others.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 17, 2017
Coordinator notes: Subspecies hirsura-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Solano County