Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1063103

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: August 26, 2015
Date notes: August 26, 2015
Submitted by: missoct31@aol.com
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Bright sunny morning. This butterfly was fluttering about on my deck. I observed and photographed her laying eggs on my baby lemon trees.
Status: Resident
Verified by: PDeGennaro
Verified date: September 07, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, New Haven County