Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1184981

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: September 02, 2018
Date notes: Time is approximate.
Submitted by: WINGSaloftinKS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Had seen two of these chasing each other around at Baker Wetlands and then this one drifted off around the grasses, occasionally landing on the low grasses then moving to this taller one. Nearby were lots of tall sunflowers. Smaller in size than what I usually see of them, approx. 2.5-3" wingspan. Hot and humid out, windy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 03, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Douglas County, United States, Kansas