Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1300338

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: July 13, 2021
Submitted by: jwileyrains
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This is the first of seven P. polyxenes to eclose; I originally found all seven on parsley plants on my property. This one eclosed rather late on a cold wet day, so it's spending the night in the cage; tomorrow (7/14/21) is forecasted to be warmer and I'll release it then.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 13, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.