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Eastern Black Swallowtail Butterfly

Papilio polyxenes

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

Upper surface of wings mostly black; on inner edge of hindwing is a black spot centered in larger orange spot. Male has yellow band near edge of wings; female has row of yellow spots. Female hindwing with iridescent blue band.

Habitat:

Riparian meadow.

Notes:

Several of these are in the area laying eggs. Caterpillar Hosts: Leaves of plants in the parsley family (Apiaceae) including Queen Anne's Lace, carrot, celery and dill. Sometimes plants in the citrus family (Rutaceae) are preferred.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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gatorfellows
Lots of these in early spring. Already have a bunch of eggs on my parsley. Waiting for caterpillars to hatch :)

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