Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 730216

Palamedes Swallowtail
Papilio palamedes

Observation date: July 19, 2012
Submitted by: Ken Cheeks
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed nectaring on buttonbush in an open area with adjacent constructed wetlands. A swampy area is in immediate vicinity containing redbay (caterpillar host plant).
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: August 08, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, South Carolina, Aiken County