Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1001348

Zebra Swallowtail
Neographium marcellus

Observation date: August 13, 2014
Submitted by: salobyrne
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly flew around me and landed on a pawpaw and proceeded to lay an egg. This location is noted for its Pawpaws (Northern most patch in Delaware). I have looked for Zebra Swallowtails for years and this is the first time I have seen one. I know of no other documentation at this location. Weather was sunny -
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: August 16, 2014
Coordinator notes: Photographer notes that egg oviposited by a Zebra Swallowtail.
Checklist region(s): United States, Delaware, New Castle County