Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 902576

Appalachian Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio appalachiensis

Observation date: May 26, 2013
Submitted by: ranger.hanger
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Specimen was captured in Staunton, Virginia. I have never seen a Tiger Swallowtail with this kind of markings
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: July 18, 2013
Coordinator notes: An aberrant that is occasionally seen in Papilio canadensis. This appears to be the first documentation in Papilio appalachiensis.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Augusta County