Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1199303

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: February 12, 2019
Submitted by: iferlamb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly stayed still for a long time, so much so, that after returning home to pick up my son from school, it was still there. It was a beautiful day. Sun shine, temperature around 70° but very windy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: February 15, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Brazoria County