Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1288285

Palamedes Swallowtail
Papilio palamedes

Observation date: April 09, 2021
Submitted by: Lee Hurley
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was located on the sandy shore of a lake. It was either eating or exploring the sand. There was a very large number of butterflies in the immediate area (20-30).
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: April 15, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Hoke County