Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1071538

Old World Swallowtail
Papilio machaon

Observation date: June 30, 2015
Submitted by: bobscafe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found, resting on alfalfa plants in a field behind the house. There were hundreds flying about, so I suspect they had just emerged. The did not seem too alert. Next day, there were many fewer about.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: February 11, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia