Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 984017

Thoas Swallowtail
Papilio thoas

Observation date: July 01, 2011
Date notes: early-July 2011
Submitted by: Chris Carille P...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Charlie Doggett
Verified date: August 03, 2022
Coordinator notes: Great photo! -- Changed ID later because: "Thoas (thoas). Submarginal forewing spots curve inward toward the median row, rather than staying close to the margin the full length of the wing. Narrow median row. Notched large apical spot. Dave Hoag sr71blbrd@aol.com
Checklist region(s): Costa Rica, Puntarenas