Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 928266

Old World Swallowtail
Papilio machaon

Observation date: September 05, 2013
Submitted by: COA1955
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen in garden.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: December 08, 2013
Coordinator notes: MORGAN COUNTY RECORD. I identify this swallowtail as the Old World Swallowtail simply because I doubtfully believe Papilio zelicaon (the Anise Swallowtail)has a second flight on the prairie country in northeastern Colorado but machaon has second flights everywhere in the west when conditions allow. I presume the location was in the town of Synder where you live. Please not exact location of sightings. You don't need to give your street address, merely state the town location if in town or approximate directions from a road map if in the country. Records such as this are much better to confirm with a stated location. Thanks, Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Morgan County