Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1134692

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: August 10, 2017
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hill topping Derby Hill Bird Observatory mex. ny two males were chasing each other around also saw crescent, american lady, cabbage, lots of monarchs, one frit will post Frit crescent was probably pearl! mostly sunny very lush green from rain week before locals said it rained the whole week. These males would chase each other off the hill then land on different sides of the hill. also black swallowtail males would give chase to all monarchs in the area. returning to roost in same area over and over. rest a while get nectar from what looked like burr plant similar looking to thistle.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 17, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Oswego County, United States, New York