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Giant swallowtail butterfly

Papilio cresphontes

Photo by glbnoah109
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Field Notes

Description:

A very large butterfly, with a wingspan between 5 and 6 inches. The butterfly is pollinating a naturally planted, flowering bush.

Habitat:

Heavy wooded area, near a stream.

Notes:

Largest butterfly that I have ever seen.

Reference Links:

Field Guide Viewer, Papilio cresphontes, Swallowtail

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