Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1410587

Observation date: June 21, 2025
Submitted by: Blue Swallowtail
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar found under cedar and walnut trees, fed on walnut leaves. Burrowed into peat moss and spun a thin cocoon eleven days later, then took six days to fully pupate. Moth emerged August 5th, exactly four weeks after pupating.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: August 07, 2025
Coordinator notes: Great series!
Checklist region(s): United States, Nebraska, Adams County