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Black Swallowtail Egg

Papilio polyxenes

Description:

The female lays small, yellow eggs typically on plants from the carrot family, Apiaceae, including dill, fennel, Queen Anne's lace, parsley, and golden alexanders. They are also found eating rue and bishop's weed.

Habitat:

This egg is on parsley in a garden box.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Jun 17, 2012
Submitted on Jun 17, 2012

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