Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 940057

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: November 09, 2013
Submitted by: yvenable
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I notice this caterpillar on my orange tree. I read an article on how to protect them
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: November 20, 2013
Coordinator notes: There are no Eastern Tiger Swallowtails in California, we do have Western, Pale and Two-Tailed Swallowtails. Both Giant and Anise Swallowtails feed on citrus.
Partner project: Los Angeles Butterfly Survey
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County