Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1131118

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus

Observation date: August 01, 2017
Submitted by: debbyminor
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Bright, sunny day. mid-80s. stayed a while just after watering butterfly bush.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 02, 2017
Coordinator notes: This is the uncommon black form of the female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. I have never seen a more spectacular-looking one; they do not usually have anything like the intensity of the colours.
Checklist region(s): Wayne County, United States, Michigan