Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1369177

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: August 22, 2023
Submitted by: James Steen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 102°F, dew point 67, sunny, light breeze. Horribly humid.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: August 22, 2023
Coordinator notes: Very worn male of species, but very full of energy and difficult to photograph. Feeding on Mexican Sunflower. JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Harvey County