Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1320102

Midsummer Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio solstitius

Observation date: July 05, 2020
Submitted by: nicholenaweber
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The individual was very active and traveled to and from the many common milkweed plants (Asclepias syriaca) present at the site. The day was sunny and the temperature was approximately 29 degrees Celcius.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: April 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: New article has been released confirming the suspected new species. Not a true hybrid, but shares mixed characteristics of both P. canadensis and P. glaucus, is in flight immediately after the P. canadensis flight ends. -Jeff Gesell
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario