Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1012923

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: August 23, 2014
Submitted by: Ken Cheeks
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed within 50 yards of the Atlantic Ocean. Flying about 25 feet off the ground with intermittent "stops". Wings almost always beating even when nectaring.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 13, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.