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Black Swallowtail ♂
Papilio polyxenes
42.6407, -96.3221
Field Notes
Description:
Relatively common butterfly native to a large portion of the United States but still a lovely find.
Habitat:
Found in woodlands and in open meadows. Host plants include many herbs like parsley and wild carrot.
Notes:
First specimen I've found this year. It was extremely hot for May, about 90 F. This one bumped into me. A much larger female was seen later. Probably twice as big as this little male.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 7, 2014
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