Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1228052

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: August 18, 2019
Submitted by: jwileyrains
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It's a little hard to see the spot on the forewing, although you can see it from the underside...I'm pretty sure it's a male, though. Feeding on zinnias on a bright, sunny day.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 18, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.

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