Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1399224

Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes

Observation date: September 08, 2024
Submitted by: BarbSendelbach
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The adult has been seen in my garden for over 10 years. This is the first larva found. Reared in mesh enclosure on the Prickly Ash it oviposited on. Rearing unsuccessful. Died 9/24/24.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BarbSendelbach
Verified date: March 10, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Sussex County, New Jersey, United States