Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1140503

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: May 25, 2017
Submitted by: Sally H
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Emerging/drying off after wintering over in an aquarium placed in our unheated garage. Out of five cocoons four butterflies emerged successfully.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: September 18, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Wood County, United States, Wisconsin