Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes asterius

General: The Black Swallowtail is similar in size and color to the Pipevine Swallowtail, especially the females. Males have a narrow yellow band along both wings and patrol hilltops such as Coronado Peak.
Flight: spring to fall
Foodplant: various members of the parsley family (Apiaceae)
Status: resident

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