Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 730705

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: August 09, 2012
Submitted by: Appy-Brown
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 11:00 09-Aug., Hazy sun, 80°F. A Giant Swallowtail was present at the same site, c.19:00 08-Aug; and by the roadside one mile south, c.19:00 07-Aug.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Kent McFarland
Verified date: October 29, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Grand Isle County