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Black Swallowtail Caterpillar

Papilio polyxenes

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Field Notes

Description:

Striped green and black with yellow spots on black stripes, fat, no hair

Habitat:

Planted dill plant in back yard.

Notes:

When disturbed, V shaped organ appears on head, emits strong pungent odor.

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Papilio polyxenes

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PublishedJuly 30, 2013

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