Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1339632

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: August 16, 2022
Submitted by: joep01
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was sunning itself while perched in plants and on ground
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: August 18, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County

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