Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1365675

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: July 26, 2023
Submitted by: LonePear
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It emerged from a green cocoon and appears to have a wrinkled wing on one side. Mainly black wings, white dots along the abdomen and some red spots in places.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 26, 2023
Coordinator notes: Seems to have had problems eclosing from its chrysalis.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario