Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1411673

Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor

Observation date: August 16, 2025
Submitted by: Sour Rose
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It never stayed in one place for long. Every now and then it would actually take a lap around the flowerbed it was at and then come back. Even when eating It never stopped flapping it's wings. I observed it for about 10 mins
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 16, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, West Virginia, Cabell County