Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1012538

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: September 10, 2014
Submitted by: waynomo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar was on a sprig of freshly growing parsley. It was a partly cloudy day with temperature around 77 degrees.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 10, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Fairfax County