Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1013976

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: September 20, 2014
Submitted by: Sfireblue
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found the butterfly in the grass on a pleasantly warm, sunny day in the afternoon. Its right bottom wing was positioned over the front. I corrected that and it flew a short distance to land in a Sumac where it stayed until sundown. I brought it in as I think it is in the stages of dying. I had never seen this kind here before. I have lived here since 1997.
Status: Resident
Verified by: azukoff
Verified date: March 11, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Weld County