Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1401674

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: May 19, 2025
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Not a great photo, but I think this is a female because of the reduced yellow post-median band and in flight I could see a LOT of blue on the hind wing. So much so that until it landed I thought it might be a Pipevine.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 20, 2025
Coordinator notes: I agree.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Union County