Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1152865

Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus

Observation date: August 05, 2017
Submitted by: Ed Rothwell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: February 14, 2018
Coordinator notes: I sent the photo to two other people, and we all agree that it is almost certainly a Spicebush Swallowtail. But it is missing so much of the hindwings that it is very difficult to be absolutely certain
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Clinton County