Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1406369

Old World Swallowtail
Papilio machaon

Observation date: June 24, 2025
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found mud-puddling on the Deschutes River. This yellow form was noted to have black spot that reaches inner margin and a thin black line on the yellow abdomen.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 10, 2025
Coordinator notes: I believe recent genomic work put oregonius back in Papilio bairdii but Bamona did not give me that option-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Sherman County