Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 990971

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: July 24, 2014
Submitted by: Mephistogirl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These were the two largest of the 4 Black Swallowtail caterpillars I found on my parsley plants. I saw them all at midday and took several photos - 2 caterpillars were large,2 were fairly small. By 7 pm, the 2 large ones had disappeared. Nearby plants are two golden dewdrops, one with blue/purple flowers, one with white. Also rose bush, ginger lily, and french bay tree were nearby, all in pots
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 25, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Louisiana, Orleans Parish