Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1324302

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: May 10, 2022
Submitted by: Janet Ruth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: consistently found around the mesquite at our campsite; did not appear to be nectaring at flowers but did aggressively chase another larger Black Swallowtail away
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 20, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Hutchinson County

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