Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1327116

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: June 07, 2022
Submitted by: herb garden
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A number of these caterpillars on young dill. Has orange forked tongue(?) when another piece of dill was pressed against it. Herb garden.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: June 07, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario

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