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Eastern Black Swallowtail Caterpillars

Papilio polyxenes

Photo by florida33girl
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Various instars of the same species

Habitat:

Herb gardens throughout eastern U.S.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
florida33girl
Parsley. They will also feed on others in the Parsley family (Apiaceae) like dill, fennel, Queen Anne's Lace, carrot, and celery, as well as rue.

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PublishedJuly 11, 2011

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