Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1295602

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio canadensis

Observation date: June 18, 2021
Submitted by: Carol Boyce
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I have seen several of these butterflies in the area over the last week. Typically on a sunny afternoon. This one was feeding on lilac flowers in my yard for about 5 minutes before it flew away. Temperature was around 21 celsius. Location - St. Albert, Alberta.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: February 10, 2023
Coordinator notes: Range is right, and you can just make out the faint red spots at the upper corner of the HWs.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Alberta