Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1356906

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: May 26, 2023
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I'm not sure this view is enough to make an ID (another option might be Pipevine?), but since I see a lot in this area, I figured Black was the most likely.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 28, 2023
Coordinator notes: no question about it.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County