Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1256950

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus

Observation date: June 25, 2020
Submitted by: Joyce Gerald
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was in a battle with other tiger swallow tails in the vicinity. There are lots of flowers and several of these chase trees on the property, but they are not willing to share space with others. I also have between 12 and 15 lanatana shrubs in the front garden
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: June 30, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, South Carolina, Jasper County