Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1379639

Anise Swallowtail
Papilio zelicaon

Observation date: May 15, 2024
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying at the summit (9,120 ft. elev.), alighting briefly and then taking wing again. Probably basking, although I did not see it extend its wings completely. A new species for me.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 16, 2024
Coordinator notes: terrific, Rene! thanks for dorsal and ventral. not often reported from Santa Fe County.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County