Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1277669

Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor

Observation date: August 05, 2020
Submitted by: theskyeworld
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I’ve enjoyed dozens of pipevine swallowtails visiting my garden this summer. Their favorite plant is the penta plant with bright pink flowers. They become almost tame once they’re around you for a few hours. It’s especially fun to watch the males fight over the ladies. I should also add that I have a huge pipevine bush growing wild in my front yard. The seed pods on it are huge!
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 19, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Bastrop County