Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1386948

Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes

Observation date: July 10, 2024
Date notes: The date given is the day I found the egg. It hatched about two days later.
Submitted by: Bombyx-Aurelia
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found the egg in my parsley which is on my back balcony (second floor). It hatched a few days later. It has the little white saddle on its back which is common for black Swallowtails.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 16, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Quebec