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  Sighting 1357233

Thoas Swallowtail
Papilio thoas

Observation date: October 14, 2022
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near the San Salvador Airport. Close but tropical cousin of the USA’s Giant Swallowtail. Cloudy day in the 80’s F after monsoon rains.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 30, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): El Salvador