Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 931807

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: October 01, 2013
Date notes: Mating observed for about 5 min. The pair fluttered entwined together betw 4 plants as they were disturbed.
Submitted by: SBirene
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 04, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.