Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 731406

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: August 15, 2012
Submitted by: DebF
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This swallowtail was obvious because of it's inability to settle at any one spot for very long, unlike the tiger swallowtail which was happy on the butterfly bush. This one kept going back to my citrus trees and after reading about it's lifestyle, I can see why. Will check for eggs and caterpillars in the future.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: sharonstichter2
Verified date: November 09, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.