Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1312637

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: September 24, 2021
Submitted by: theskyeworld
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I watched this big guy scout for the perfect leaf on an American beauty berry bush around 7:00 pm yesterday evening. When he found “the one”, he spread out on it vertically. I was shocked to find that he is still there in the exact same position this morning. It’s starting to get cooler her so I don’t know if this is due to the weather. He also didn’t move when I was only 3” away from him once he found his leaf.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 31, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Bastrop County