Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1323285

Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor

Observation date: April 30, 2022
Submitted by: mstanek
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mostly black butterfly with flourescent blue on the rear wings when the wings were open
Status: Migrant
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 30, 2022
Coordinator notes: Pipe Vine Swallowtails are very rare strays to Ventura County. Yours is likely a stray from Arizona. A couple have strayed to Bakersfield-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County