Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1228344

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: August 23, 2019
Submitted by: Skylark
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This one --missing the tail of its left wing-- was observed on a rose bush, making little motion for at least an hour.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 23, 2019
Coordinator notes: subspecies coloro-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Clark County