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Eastern Giant Swallowtail

Papilio cresphontes

Photo by HemaShah
Published on Project Noah
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28.7677, -81.0352

Field Notes

Description:

I had a bug attack here. Do not enter this area without bug spray. i am not sure if it was mosquitoes only. i had angioedema on my face for a few days and had to take antihistamines.

Habitat:

Hammock trail, Meritt island.Florida

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Papilio cresphontes

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Comments (3)
HemaShah
there was a julia long wing floating around too. it didn't settle down. Swallowtails can be quite friendly .
HemaShah
Thank you so much , ViSarancha! :)
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PublishedMay 27, 2014

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