Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1399922

Two-tailed Swallowtail
Papilio multicaudata

Observation date: April 04, 2025
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying along a guardrail and seemingly attracted to the bright yellow, reflective patch at the end of the guardrail bordering the asphalted roadway. Not observed alighting. Seems quite early in the season for this species here.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 14, 2025
Coordinator notes: first of the year!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County