Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1014010

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: September 12, 2014
Date notes: found in a carrot patch in garden
Submitted by: shadowhusky6
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found in a carrot patch in a garden which is surrounded by Queen Anne's Lace. Displayed protrusions when touched. Unfortunately no photos were taken at the time. ( Pics are from HOW TO RAISE BUTTERFLIES By: E. Jaediker Norsgaard, Pics are by Campbell Norsgaard)
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: September 21, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Cayuga County