Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1120187

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: June 02, 2017
Date notes: Our overwintering black swallowtails have been eclosing since June 2nd and continue to do so as of June 13th
Submitted by: Flutterby Project
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 8 of our overwintered black swallowtails have eclosed. 7 of 8 have been males. That said, we see plenty of females ovipositing, so unsure why the sexes are so skewed toward male. Approximately 8 more to go.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: August 29, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Manitoba, Canada