Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1391578

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: August 19, 2024
Date notes: Eastern Black Swallowtail emerged from chrysalis.
Submitted by: Gotrilobite
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found a spider on this caterpillar on our porch on Jul 23, 2024 on dill and brought the caterpillar into the house. Stayed on dill diet. Declined parsley.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: August 19, 2024
Coordinator notes: Female
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario