Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 856315

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: May 08, 2013
Submitted by: John Many Wings
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather: 69 F, Cloudy, Light Wind. The butterfly is on a Lilac bush. This was one of the first bushes to bloom this year and swallowtails (black, tiger and spicebush) all visited it. Nothing unusual to report.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: May 15, 2013
Coordinator notes: This is a female.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Frederick County