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2 3/4 to 3 1/2 wing span. Yellow on black base, upper surface hindwing has yellow-orange eyespot near tail with black center, The host plant is Thamnosma montana (turpentine broom)

Photos of Utah Butterflies, Lepidoptera, Photo of Desert Swallowtail Butterfly, Lepidoptera Papilionidae Papilioninae Papilio coloro, April 25, 2004, Lytle Ranch, Washington County, Utah, ©Nicky Davis
Photo Details
1., 2. April 25, 2004, Drinking at  a "Mud Hole" at  Lytle Ranch, Washington County, Utah  ©Nicky Davis
I was birding at the ranch and surrounding desert area so I didn't have the right  lens to get a close-up of these gorgeous butterflies.

Host Plants
Thamnosma montana -Turpentine Broom
Foeniculum vulgare - Fennel

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