Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1123911

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: July 03, 2017
Date notes: Sunny afternoon, a few clouds and light breeze.
Submitted by: Mluna25
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Have been seeing the black swallowtail back in my garden for the bast month. I found some eggs and have 4 little 1st instars doing well on my rue and dill. This swallowtail came by furiously fluttering his wings to feast on my rose campion.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: July 05, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Queens County, United States, New York

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