Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1324006

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: May 11, 2022
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying constantly and rarely alighting. One eventually landed and permitted photos. It may have been basking. Two or three individuals were noted along the ridgeline.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 14, 2022
Coordinator notes: nice work, Rene!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County

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