Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 995999

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: August 01, 2014
Submitted by: Kimberly Mrozinski
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sighted late afternoon at around 4:00. Temps in the low 80's, somewhat overcast and humid. Nice large swallowtail and very active! Nectared on zinnias and Tithonia Torch(Mexican sunflower).
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 01, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.