Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 986675

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: July 08, 2014
Date notes: On fennel plant
Submitted by: plasma.eger
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: August 31, 2014
Coordinator notes: A fifth stage (nearly "mature")larva of the Black Swallowtail on its most common urban host plant. You sometimes find them on carrot as well.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, El Paso County