Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1284410

Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor

Observation date: September 09, 2020
Date notes: The chrysalises are formed during the time the butterflies are present and by September are all formed.
Submitted by: ButterflyMistress
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Can't wait to see them open. We have 15 we have found after raising a Dutchman's Pipe Vine wall. These are a neon lime green.... but others match their surroundings in browns and tans.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: January 23, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Sonoma County, California, United States