Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1369700

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: August 15, 2023
Submitted by: chherrmann
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 28, 2023
Coordinator notes: Actually, this is a Desert Black Swallowtail, the yellow form which looks like an Anise Swallowtail which last I have heard is not in Clark County. Note the more rounded spots on the forewings and the upper median band ocellate in shape rather than rectangular. Your find is better than an Anise Swallowtail as far as I am concerned!-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Clark County