Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus

Observation date: May 05, 2019
Date notes: Observed butterfly land on front porch railing. Remained perfectly still allowing me to take very close up photos with my camera mounted on a tripod. :-)
Submitted by: ddt0342
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was a cool morning, overcast and beginning to rain. We walked out side to head to church and butterfly landed on front porch railing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 06, 2019
Coordinator notes: Female.
Checklist region(s): United States, West Virginia, Upshur County