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Black swallowtail caterpillar (3rd instar)

Papilio polyxenes

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Description:

12 mm long caterpillar.

Habitat:

Semi rural wildlife habitat.

Notes:

On fennel in our butterfly garden.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Wilson W
Wilson W 10 years ago
Black Swallowtail Caterpillar
Papilio polyxenes asterius


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5 Comments

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KarenL
KarenL 10 years ago

Oops, I forgot to add the scientific name! Thanks for the reminder Wilson!

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KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thanks Luc!

LucBertrand
LucBertrand 11 years ago

very nice find !!!!! and beautiful macro-picture !!!!

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KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thanks Sumukha!

Sumukha Javagal
Sumukha Javagal 11 years ago

Wonderful Karen..!

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KarenL

Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Sep 1, 2012
Submitted on Sep 1, 2012

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