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Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes asterias)
Photo#108953
Copyright © 2007
Terry Allison
Black swallowtail -
Papilio polyxenes
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Wichita, Kansas, USA
May 10, 2007
This beautiful butterfly began pupating last August 31 and finally emerged today. Is this a typical length of time?
Contributed by
Terry Allison
on 10 May, 2007 - 10:28pm
Last updated 8 July, 2009 - 6:01pm
Moved
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Black Swallowtail
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David J. Ferguson
, 8 July, 2009 - 6:01pm
For swallowtails, yes
Swallowtail chrysalises overwinter, according to Wagner.
I guess it wouldn't make since for it to come out until the spring, since they need to lay their eggs on the food plant.
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Bobby Grizzard
, 10 May, 2007 - 10:46pm
Thank you...
for your comments. The reason for my question is that another one began pupating on the very same day and emerged three weeks ago. I know the duration of pupation can vary, but was just curious if this one took a longer time than usual. This one looked so dead I had actually given up on it. I have a Tiger swallowtail in a chrysalis looking equally "dead"--maybe it will surprise me, too.
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Terry Allison
, 10 May, 2007 - 11:22pm
Hope it does!
By the way, this is a great picture.
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Bobby Grizzard
, 10 May, 2007 - 11:46pm
