Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1294442

Two-tailed Swallowtail
Papilio multicaudata

Observation date: June 12, 2021
Submitted by: Stacy Lynn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mid afternoon in Vernon, B.C. I was watering my seedlings when this beautiful butterfly stopped by for a drink. It stayed for about 20 minutes resting and drinking from the soil. I recently had planted a variety of seeds earlier in the week for a butterfly garden.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: September 10, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia