Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 713626

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: March 18, 2012
Submitted by: ezeedad
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was first seen about 11:00 AM returning repeatedly to same plant. Seen again about 2:00 PM. Wing appeared perfect at first sighting but was misalligned when seen and photographed. Very windy conditions, sunny day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 25, 2012
Coordinator notes: Papilio thoas is not in California.