Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1345572

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: September 28, 2022
Submitted by: theskyeworld
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We have several giant swallowtails in the yard since the temperature has dropped. They practically vanished during the summer. We have several small wafer ash, their host plant, planted to attract them. This one was feeding on a milkweed plant.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: September 29, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Bastrop County