Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 990812

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: July 09, 2014
Submitted by: Lizzie74
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Allowed me to get close for a photo. Had a chunk missing from its wing. Colors, black , yellow blue and orange
Status: Resident
Verified by: bradensing
Verified date: April 11, 2015
Coordinator notes: Female Black Swallowtail
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Oakland County