Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1370052

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: August 31, 2023
Submitted by: joanfiller
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Wings constantly fluttering even while nectaring
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: September 01, 2023
Coordinator notes: Now known as the Eastern Giant Swallowtail - Heraclides cresphontes. BAMONA hasn't updated their database as of yet. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Tompkins County