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Eastern Giant Swallowtail Butterfly

Papilio cresphontes

Description:

Forewing with diagonal band of yellow spots. Tails are edged with black and filled with yellow. Wing Span: 4 - 6 1/4 inches (10.2 - 16 cm).

Habitat:

On blooms in a perennial research garden.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

McKinney, Texas, USA

Spotted on Sep 15, 2014
Submitted on Sep 26, 2014

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