Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1371925

Midsummer Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio solstitius

Observation date: July 11, 2023
Submitted by: commentator
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: on coneflower
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: September 24, 2023
Coordinator notes: New article has been released confirming the suspected new species. Not a true hybrid, but shares mixed characteristics of both P. canadensis and P. glaucus, is in flight immediately after the P. canadensis flight ends. -Jeff Gesell
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario