Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1233139

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: September 14, 2019
Date notes: I've been seeing these caterpillars for the last week on the leaves of a lime tree. I thought it was bird poop until I just noticed one moving. There are several on the small tree, from very tiny to pretty large.
Submitted by: Kay Bar
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 15, 2019
Coordinator notes: This will eventually become a very large butterfly-Ken Davenport