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  Sighting 1338063

Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus

Observation date: August 07, 2022
Submitted by: Carmel Mothersill
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: very warm morning with high humidity, bright and very sunny. Insect was nectaring in restored prairie habitat. I think it was only one swallowtail but when I looked at the photos, one looks more like the pipevine although I did not see its food plant and have never heard of a sighting around here.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: August 07, 2022
Coordinator notes: All three photos are of a female Spicebush Swallowtail. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario