Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1012005

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: September 08, 2014
Submitted by: Cheryl Fontaine
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In the mid 70's - found this caterpillar in the garden on a parsley plant. I do not know if it is alive as it has not moved since I took its picture. Would like to know what it is as I don't want to dispose of it if it is a butterfly. This is in Lancaster, PA in the early morning.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 08, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.