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Eastern Giant Swallowtail

Papilio cresphontes

Photo by ReannaDee
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Field Notes

Description:

The largest butterfly in North America. Has a wingspan of 10-16 cm.

Habitat:

Found in various areas throughout North America but particularly in the South and in the East.

Notes:

My mom in law took this pic with her cell phone and sent it to me. She said it was huge.

Reference Links:

Giant swallowtail

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
AmberLundeen
It's a Giant Swallowtail http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_swallowtail

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PublishedJuly 31, 2011

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