Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1274181

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: August 06, 2020
Submitted by: JudyLY
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 12, 2020
Coordinator notes: I appreciate the multiple photos. Female Black Swallowtails look so much like Pipevine Swallowtails that it sometimes takes a very clear view to be sure. thanks for submitting, Judy!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County