Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 714722

Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio appalachiensis

Observation date: April 28, 2012
Submitted by: webielenberg
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On Tiger swallowtail definitely larger than others feeding on fresh horse dung
Status: Resident
Verified by: stephen stedman
Verified date: June 04, 2012
Coordinator notes: Based on its size, the individual in the upper right sector of the top photo would appear to be Papilio appalachiensis. The others in that photo and perhaps all the individuals in the lower photo are probably P. glaucus.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Blount County