Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1016462

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: September 07, 2014
Submitted by: John Schwartz
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This was the only adult seen, but larvae were found on all of the 8 Hoptrees (Ptelea trifoliata) located in this Forest Preserve. They stripped one of the trees. Tiger swallowtail larvae shared on of the hoptrees with the Giant larvae 5 glaucus to 7 cresphontes. This butterfly actually led me to the location of two mature larvae.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 21, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Kane County