Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1364450

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: July 13, 2023
Submitted by: Elaine-NM
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Didn't stop wing flapping even when drinking. Hot day, in the 90s, no wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 21, 2023
Coordinator notes: a female, but part of the Pipevine's mimicry complex, so the mis-ID is understandable :^)
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County