Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 983999

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: June 30, 2014
Date notes: first spotted 6/30/14 pic from 7/2/14 @ 10:20am
Submitted by: DawnMalk
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There are about 20 of these caterpillars on my Italian Parsley. They have not touched the Basil in the same planter. The green is very bright and the bands are striped and has yellow and black dots in a band as well.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 02, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Polk County