Skip to main content
Today is World Environment Day!
Close

Black Swallowtail

Papilio polyxenes

Photo by Wixenstyx
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

38.5778, -90.2789

Field Notes

Description:

Caterpillar, probably 4th or 5th instar.

Habitat:

This one was found feeding on rue in an urban front yard.

Notes:

The close-up shows the osmeristerium. :)

Reference Links:

Black Swallowtail - Papilio polyxenes - Overview, Papilio polyxenes

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment
Photographed
PublishedMarch 31, 2016

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies