Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1086013

Anise Swallowtail
Papilio zelicaon

Observation date: June 15, 2015
Submitted by: Zach Eckert
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Ova ready to hatch found on Sweet Fennel (growing as weeds in downtown Seattle, neighborhoods to the northeast of Boeing Field). First instar larva died, likely due to consuming pesticides on the host plant.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 23, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, King County