Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1182802

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: July 31, 2018
Submitted by: Lisa H
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: My Zizia plants have been loaded wth black swallowtail caterpillars. Both of them have had all the leaves completely eaten off. Over 40 caterpillars were seen in one day on the two plants.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 25, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Marion County, United States, Kansas