Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus

Observation date: September 06, 2022
Submitted by: Sherry in Kansas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I have an established butterfly bush along with roses, marigolds & petunias. This butterfly was on the butterfly bush. I have been watching them all summer & I have been identifying & logging for a week. This is the only sighting, so he is not one of my regular butterflies.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: September 14, 2022
Coordinator notes: Female dark form of species. Here in Harvey Co Kansas it seems the dark form outnumbers the yellow form females about 80%. They use my butterfly bushes and Mexican Sunflowers. Thank you! JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Douglas County