Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1085888

Old World Swallowtail
Papilio machaon

Observation date: June 22, 2016
Submitted by: John Wilson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Partly cloudy, 81 degrees F. Nectaring on Glandularia bipinnitifida, Dakota mock vervain.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 01, 2016
Coordinator notes: John, this is only the 2nd documented report of Old World Swallowtail from Socorro County. The other was a Dick Holland specimen from Ladron Peak. His and yours appear to define the SE edge of its range. Nice work!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Socorro County