Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1420772

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: March 26, 2026
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seems a bit early for one of these, but it's also been atypically warm for this time of year.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 26, 2026
Coordinator notes: normal this time of year in Las Cruces, so I guess Capulin is the new Cruces!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Union County