Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 531818

Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio appalachiensis

Observation date: May 08, 2011
Submitted by: Don Holt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: May 30, 2022
Coordinator notes: I would classify this as P. appalachiensis as the underside hindwing spots tend to appear much less scalloped than in P. glaucus. Thank you!
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Carter County