Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1336563

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: July 31, 2022
Date notes: Found just under a dozen of these chewing on the tops of the carrots growing in my galvanized garden trough.
Submitted by: BethWayman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found many of them eating the tops of the carrots that are growing in my container garden. I’ve never seen so many before in one location!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: August 01, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, Bryan County