Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1059335

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: August 05, 2015
Submitted by: PJK63
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This image is of a caterpillar that was approximately 3 inches in length. It was not on any plants, but was close to a pasture with fescue and local weeds. It was on an old rusty fireplace grate that was sitting on gravel directly adjacent to the pasture. It did crawl onto a stray grass plant, but I do not know the species. The weather was fairly hot and humid and a thunderstorm had recently come through, so everything was still damp.
Status: Resident
Verified by: dbruce
Verified date: August 06, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Knox County