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Giant Swallowtail

Papilio cresphontes

Description:

Seen feeding in a garden of tall pink and orange zinnias.

Habitat:

Residential

Notes:

Originally thought this to be a Black Swallowtail but appears to be a smaller Giant with yellow markings in the wingtips and less red on the lower wings.

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rivervale923
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rivervale923

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Spotted on Jul 4, 2012
Submitted on Jul 4, 2012

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