Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1146340

Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus

Observation date: October 03, 2017
Submitted by: Happyatlast
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: My husband found this little guy at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, eastern edge of Benton county on a beautiful warm sunny day. It was in an open field surrounded by heavy woods. No host plant as the area was being cleared of large tree stumps. It was just sitting on the dirt. He relocated it back into the woods. It sure is cute!
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: August 27, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, Morgan County