Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1231602

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus

Observation date: September 04, 2019
Submitted by: HansPG
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A small clump of thistle and other flowers in the Elburn Forest Preserve on a cool summer afternoon with mixed sun and clouds were host to at least ten types of butterflies (or perhaps one was a moth); I got photos of eight. Most were interested in the thistle, and a couple in the other flowers, but at least one small white one (that I couldn't photograph) was flitting behind the leaves of a nearby walnut.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 06, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Kane County