Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 961050

Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus

Observation date: August 11, 2013
Submitted by: Martha Veasey Sawyer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These butterflies were enjoying the lantana on a sunny day in August.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: April 07, 2014
Coordinator notes: The specimen is a female. These have a blue cast on the dorsal hindwings. The males are gray-green there.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Montgomery County