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Black swallowtail butterfly caterpillars

Papilio polyxenes

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Field Notes

Description:

Found Dozens in Potted herb garden of parsley, oregano & basil

Notes:

Found Dozens of these today in my potted herb garden of basil,oregano & parsley.Would love to know what these beautiful little guys are and what they will become?

Reference Links:

Papilio polyxenes, Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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ManessahMcclatchie
I wasn't trying to attract these guys but it is very neat. Thank you for letting me know what they are.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2014

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