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Eastern Giant Swallowtail

Papilio cresphontes

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

An adult's wingspan is about 100–160 mm. The body and wings are dark brown to black with yellow bands. There is a yellow "eye" in each wing tail. The abdomen has bands of yellow along with the previously mentioned brown.

Habitat:

In the United States and Canada it is mainly found in the south and east.

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Papilio cresphontes

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