Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1369291

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: June 11, 2023
Submitted by: LauEBSmx
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was reared in an enclosure and belonged to a batch of 14 eggs found on a parsley plant. After only 11 days in its chrysalis it eclosed and it was a big surprise as I had never seen one like this or knew they existed. The rest of the butterflies from the group were "regular" black swallowtails.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: September 28, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Mexico, Mexico