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Black swallowtail caterpillars (1st, 3rd, & final instars)

Papilio polyxenes

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

The fennel growing in our butterfly garden is looking very sad but there are still a few caterpillars. Sadly I couldn't find the 2nd instar!

Habitat:

Semi rural

Reference Links:

LIFE CYCLE OF A BLACK SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY Photo Gallery by Bob Moul at pbase…

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Comments (3)
KarenL
Thank you Cindy & Fyn!

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PublishedSeptember 5, 2013

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