Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 728920

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: July 27, 2012
Submitted by: Appy-Brown
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on thistles in woodland and in adjacent field: 13:30, 14:20, 14:30. Third Giant Swallowtail photographed in 5 days. [Fourth sighting, no photo, July 24] July 22, female. July 26, male. July 27, this differently patterned male. Additional Giant Swallowtail(s) reported in nearby South Hero simultaneously.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Kent McFarland
Verified date: July 28, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Grand Isle County