Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1380521

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: May 25, 2024
Submitted by: jwileyrains
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This is the first P. polyxenes to eclose from three that I over-wintered in a cage in my cow barn. Temperatures are finally in the 80s, and I've seen several P. polyxenes flying around over the past few days. There are two more to go; both appear viable.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 26, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.