Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1341624

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: August 28, 2022
Submitted by: tjay13
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Interesting that it seemed to use FW and HW more independently of each other
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 31, 2022
Coordinator notes: a female. On a good nectar source they sometimes wave the forewings while HWs are held steady. maybe creates more suction?
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Eddy County