Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1216107

Anise Swallowtail
Papilio zelicaon

Observation date: July 10, 2019
Submitted by: pnesterenko
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Four specimens sighted on summit of Red Mountain, 13229'. Sunny, wind speed 6 mph, 55 deg F. Vegetation: Phlox condensata, Eritrichium nanum, Ranunculus adoneus
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: July 12, 2019
Coordinator notes: Correct ID, and nice sighting! Alpine records of the Anise Swallowtail are rare, and are usually stray males "hilltopping" to attract females (they don't form resident populations at that elevation).
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado