Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1129833

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: May 27, 2017
Date notes: Photo may have been taken 1 or 2 days before.
Submitted by: kathy utiger
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We observed this caterpillar for 2 days on our dill plant. Then it was gone. We also have lots of fennel. It was beautiful Las Vegas weather.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 28, 2017
Coordinator notes: Papilio polyxenes coloro lives in that area; the Anise Swallowtail does not-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): Clark County, United States, Nevada