Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1062838

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: August 25, 2015
Date notes: August, 24, 2015
Submitted by: gerardoborbon
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: grew very fast eating key lime tree leaves, "pooping" round shape balls almost continuously increasing the waste sizes according to the caterpillar's growth
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: August 29, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Miami-Dade County