Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 961280

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus

Observation date: April 02, 2014
Submitted by: ddodd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 26, 2016
Coordinator notes: There are some characteristics of P. appalachiensis in this sighting, such as the more angular forewings, but the rounded hindwings and date of sighting (P.appalachiensis would be expected a month later than early April) lead me to believe this is P. glaucus. SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Alabama, Marshall County