Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1325868

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: May 25, 2022
Date notes: Sunny, 88F
Submitted by: Texag
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Egg was on leaf of Citrus tree of unknown type (growth is from root stock of grafted Meyer Lemon). I did not witness the egg being laid but this tree has hosted 3 Giant Swallowtail caterpillars this spring.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 05, 2022
Coordinator notes: I've seen these often in Texas and I'm sure this is P. cresphontes.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Galveston County

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