Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1370113

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: August 19, 2023
Submitted by: breadbee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Inclined to rest on the leaves of young tomato plants in Southeast (Tidewater) Virginia. Made no effort to flee upon human approach. Weather was hot and humid, sunny. Curious about human technology and speech. Ignored presence of wasps.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 22, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Portsmouth