Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1311288

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: September 03, 2021
Submitted by: Stjoa77
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was feeding on a salmon colored zinnia on a sunny day
Status: Resident
Verified by: drerbium
Verified date: June 19, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Hampton

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