Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 537205

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: August 12, 2006
Submitted by: paladino
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Three giant swallow tails were in a breeding flight. I'm assuming two males and a female. The two supposed males were conducting flights which took them up to 10-15 feet high. Two came to rest on what appear to be zinnias.
Status: Resident
Verified by: nathanbrockman
Verified date: June 13, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Jackson County, Iowa, United States