Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1286220

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: July 30, 2020
Submitted by: Braine family
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Eating the prickly ash there were a handful of caterpillars and eggs. We also saw one adult giant swallowtail butterfly; which is what made us think to take a look at the prickly ash.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: February 28, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Greene County