Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1146749

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: October 16, 2017
Submitted by: avk
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found it as a small cat on Ruta graveolens (common rue) I have growing in my butterfly garden. Captive reared it on common rue and Italian parsley. It was a sunny, warm day with little breeze when released. Stayed on scabiosa flower I put it on for at least ten minutes before I noticed it was gone.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: October 19, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Yavapai County, United States, Arizona