Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1107217

Two-tailed Swallowtail
Papilio multicaudata

Observation date: October 21, 2016
Submitted by: macsyrinx
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 1st pic it was moving up the wall, s conduct pic it seems it found a place to transform
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: November 01, 2016
Coordinator notes: rutulus and multicaudata look similar, but multicaudata is more likely at your elevation. Expect the adult in spring! thanks for submitting.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County