Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1001342

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: August 16, 2014
Submitted by: Helyn Harris
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 3 were observed on the same parsley plant. They were all less than an inch long. Location was a potted plant on a sunny south facing deck. I have seen adult black and also yellow swallowtails in the yard this year.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Will Kerling
Verified date: September 24, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Hunterdon County