Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1045492

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio canadensis

Observation date: May 28, 2015
Submitted by: Geoff Urwin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: only has 2 scallops above the tail rather than 4 in the Canadian Swallowtail pictures
Status: Resident
Verified by: alchem30
Verified date: May 29, 2015
Coordinator notes: Time of year and visible markings are clear match precisely to Canadian Tiger Swallowtail. There are hindwind scallops hidden by the position of the forewing.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Saskatchewan