Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 531831

Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio appalachiensis

Observation date: May 10, 2011
Submitted by: Don Holt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mixed puddleclub. 84 degrees F
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: May 30, 2022
Coordinator notes: Out of the nine hind wings I can observe very very closely I'm confident I've counted five to be Papilio appalachiensis, the others to be P. glaucus.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Sullivan County