Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1134937

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: August 16, 2017
Submitted by: cmgauger
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: host plant parsley, fennel, salvia and rose nearby
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: November 06, 2021
Coordinator notes: I know we don't have a category for chrysalis but this is a nice example of P. polyxenes. The food plant clinches the ID.
Checklist region(s): United States, Delaware, New Castle County