Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: April 16, 2023
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hill-topping on Steamboat. Warm and not particularly windy day.
Status: Stray
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 20, 2023
Coordinator notes: Marta, I think you are correct that is subspecies rudkini. it is new for Otero County, so nice work!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Otero County