Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1096699

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: August 14, 2016
Submitted by: teshunka
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Increasingly seen since 2012 with mention in national press (Rachel Maddow show). Not sighted during Mass Butterfly Atlas (Audobon Society) survey 1986-1990. Was browsing on potted petunias on verge of gravel driveway. Visited three plants before leaving.
Status: Resident
Verified by: sharonstichter2
Verified date: September 10, 2016
Coordinator notes: As you say, a relatively new species to MA. Thanks for submitting!