Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1368924

Anise Swallowtail
Papilio zelicaon

Observation date: July 16, 2023
Submitted by: abrasket
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 10, 2023
Coordinator notes: Correct ID...a female. The Anise Swallowtail is one of the species of butterflies in Colorado with the widest range of altitude where it occurs... from around 6000 feet to well above timberline (13,000+ feet). Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Boulder County