Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1003239

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: August 17, 2014
Submitted by: Mike Savoie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was on a tithonia plant and then went into my greenhouse where I had to help it back out to set it free.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 25, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Peoria County