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black swallowtail caterpillar

Papilio polyxenes

Photo by Gina423
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Description:

Found on a flower bed outside my house. Thought it was a monarch but I just realized the markings are wrong.

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Gina423
Just realized I misidentified this caterpillar. I think it's a black swallowtail...can anyone confirm?

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PublishedJuly 1, 2013

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