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  Sighting 1372035

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: September 25, 2023
Submitted by: Linda May
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Large swallowtail, constantly moving. Stayed in my yard most of the day, primarily visiting zinnia but also purple coneflower and other native perennials too. Striking black and yellow back with mostly pale yellow underside. Yellow body. Partly sunny, in the mid-80sF.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: October 05, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, Spalding County