Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1307986

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: June 14, 2021
Submitted by: aproa001
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: An eastern swallowtail recently hatched from its chrysalis. It was raised as a caterpillar on parsley. They love our lantana.
Status: Resident
Verified by: drerbium
Verified date: June 25, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia

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