Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 960589

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio canadensis

Observation date: June 18, 2009
Date notes: The butterfly was on a plant outside the front porch.
Submitted by: billdea57
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was one of many on the bush.
Status: Resident
Verified by: anthony.thomas
Verified date: March 31, 2014
Coordinator notes: tentative ID. According to W.J.Kiel "The butterflies of the White Mountains of New Hampshire" the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (P.glaucus)may not occur in the White Mountains but it does occur in New Hampshire.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Hampshire, Grafton County