Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1146144

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: October 03, 2017
Submitted by: stomlins701
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: About 50 black swallowtail caterpillars on parley patch, practically defoliated the plants, almost all seemed to make it to maturity by Oct. 6
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 14, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Elmore County, Alabama, United States