Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 727945

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: July 22, 2012
Submitted by: Appy-Brown
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding for 4 minutes on thistles before flying north on a 13kt south wind, partly sunny, 78°F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Kent McFarland
Verified date: August 21, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Grand Isle County