Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 995651

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus

Observation date: July 24, 2014
Submitted by: Elaine Link
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm, sunny afternoon. The swallowtail visited the purple coneflowers briefly before sailing into the branches of an Eastern redbud tree and resting on a leaf in the shade. Several males are more frequent visitors.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Doug Taron
Verified date: August 01, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Macoupin County