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Eastern Giant Swallowtail

Papilio cresphontes

Photo by glbnoah109
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large butterfly, approximate 5 inch wingspan. Black body with yellow bands. The upper part of the body is light colored.

Habitat:

Temperture zone.The butterfly is pollinating verbina plants in a drought tolerant butterfly garden. The butterfly retreated to nearby bushes to gain protection from predators.

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Papilio cresphontes

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