Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 914893

Two-tailed Swallowtail
Papilio multicaudata

Observation date: August 06, 2013
Submitted by: kawadley
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: He was on a huge rock face headed up, far away from any foliage.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 09, 2013
Coordinator notes: this is a mature larva of Two-tailed Swallowtail, probably looking for a place to pupate when you found it. thanks for sharing!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County