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Anise Swallowtail caterpillar

Papilio zelicaon

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

White, black, and yellow caterpillar about an inch long. In my veggie garden eating the fennel flower

Habitat:

Urban house veggie garden.

Reference Links:

Papilio zelicaon Lucas 1852, Anise Swallowtail

Species ID Suggestions

Old World Swallowtail

Papilio machaon

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lynne.warren
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Anise Swallowtail

Papilio zelicaon

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KeithRoragen
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Comments (3)
misako
Thank you Antonio! That was an amazing discovery for me. I have two on my fennel right now!
misako
Saarbrigger - I am going with Anise Swallowtail since it was found on a fennel plant. Thank you!

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Northern California Entomology
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Backyard Habitats of the World

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PublishedAugust 25, 2011

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