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  Sighting 1329207

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: June 23, 2022
Date notes: Very hot and humid
Submitted by: cwerling43
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: caterpillar is green striped, produces two orange "horns" when disturbed, and is currently living on my parsley plant.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 20, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Ramsey County

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