Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1392518

Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor

Observation date: August 26, 2024
Submitted by: wendypd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flew very quickly and difficult to get close to. I did not observe it feeding. It seemed to be in the mode of flying quickly around. This is a zoomed in shot and the only one I was able to get. Sunny day in the garden, a mixed annual and perennial border
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: August 28, 2024
Coordinator notes: Nice record!
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Hancock County