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Black swallowtail caterpillar (3rd instar)

Papilio polyxenes

Photo by KarenL
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

12 mm long caterpillar.

Habitat:

Semi rural wildlife habitat.

Notes:

On fennel in our butterfly garden.

Reference Links:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Black Swallowtail Caterpillar

Papilio polyxenes asterius
Wilson W
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Comments (5)
KarenL
Oops, I forgot to add the scientific name! Thanks for the reminder Wilson!
LucBertrand
very nice find !!!!! and beautiful macro-picture !!!!
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2012

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