Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1372840

Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor

Observation date: October 10, 2023
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This was being chased by an Anise swallowtail, have been trying to get proof shots of this or other on the same ridge line and hill top for at least three weeks or more. sunny warm day low seventies many active butterflies this day 23 species. most common to this area except dainty and cal Patch oh and yes pipevine.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 11, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County