Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1226813

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus

Observation date: August 18, 2019
Submitted by: dzuengler
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The weather was hot and humid, partly cloudy and about 75 degrees F. This butterfly was flying in a meadow filled with bee balm, goldenrod and asters, among other flowering plants. The photo shows it on bee balm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 19, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Midland County