Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 986483

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: July 06, 2014
Submitted by: mountain_man
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found these in my Grandpa's garden. They were feeding on his dill plants. When I touched them 2 bright orange things popped out of his head.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: July 12, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Winnebago County