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  Sighting 1187166

Zebra Swallowtail
Neographium marcellus

Observation date: September 11, 2018
Submitted by: jrtikihut5
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very cautious and extremely jumpy. Visited my flower garden, which is full of Zinnias. This has been my third sighting of a Zebra Swallowtail this year. Each time, I witnessed them conditions were very sunny, very hot, after I have watered my flowers, and during the peak of the afternoon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 13, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): St. Clair County, United States, Illinois

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