Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1336536

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus

Observation date: July 31, 2022
Submitted by: EddieGarrity
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was in a hurry. Though it stopped to visit some Rudbeckia triloba flowers, it didn't stay long on any one flower and after 4 or 5 short visits to different flower heads it flew away. It looked very fresh. Perhaps it emerged from its chrysalis recently. I was lucky to get the photo before it left.
Status: Resident
Verified by: drerbium
Verified date: August 07, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Alexandria