Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1302540

Two-tailed Swallowtail
Papilio multicaudata

Observation date: July 19, 2021
Submitted by: stevecary
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: this bizarre aberration was observed flying and nectaring at thistles on a mostly sunny morning. normal multicaudata were also present in decent numbers. observers included Hira Walker, Brooke Harper, Chance Harper and Steve Cary. its flight seemed a little less vigorous than other two-tailed swallowtails
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 23, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States