Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 706043

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: April 25, 2012
Submitted by: Blue Beauty
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: very docile, I picked it up off of the road as the wind was gusting and through it to the street. I examinded it and saw some wing damage, however within a few minutes this beautiful creature flew from my girlfriends hand toward the sky...Absolutly gorgeous!!!! We wanted to share this with the world and get some feedback as to the name of this species and it's origin. thank you :)
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: April 28, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario