McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / SwallowtailEasternBlack
BUTTERFLY GALLERY - Large Butterflies
Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223

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SwallowtailEasternBlack Common Name:
Eastern Black Swallowtail
 
 
Scientific Name: Papilio polyxenes

 

Habitat & Flight Period: Open Areas / Present All Summer

 

Comment: Our most abundant swallowtail. Caterpillar host plants are members of the carrot family (Dill, Parsley, Carrot & Parsnip)