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Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: September 23, 2022
Submitted by: J Tinsman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 2022 has been a good year for this species, with multiple individuals being observed in Clark County after monsoon rains. I saw at least three individuals at this location while I was there, but did not visit everywhere nectar sources were located.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 25, 2022
Coordinator notes: In the Black Mountains, it was the black forms that were more common! But no way to get close to them-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Clark County