Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1285943

Anise Swallowtail
Papilio zelicaon

Observation date: February 20, 2021
Submitted by: katelizheaston
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: she was laying eggs where I have parsley and cilantro/coriander looks like something took a bite out of her wings
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 20, 2021
Coordinator notes: Please be sure and give a geographical location when you submit. In this case, the dot tells me it is an Anise Swallowtail. But the Desert Black Swallowtail which can look very similar to yours does stray into eastern Los Angeles County-Ken Davenport