Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1406367

Old World Swallowtail
Papilio machaon

Observation date: June 24, 2025
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on the Deschutes River in Oregon. Noted the black spot at the tail on this yellow form reaches the inner margin. Also noted the thin black line on the yellow body.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 10, 2025
Coordinator notes: =Papilio bairdii oregonius-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Sherman County