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Eastern Giant Swallowtail butterfly

Papilio cresphontes

Description:

Wow! There were three around. This one was just huge! About 5"-6" wingspan and the body around 2" long. The maks on the wings resemble an American cent call sign!!

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5 Comments

Nicholas4
Nicholas4 12 years ago

Thanks Marta.

Nicholas4
Nicholas4 12 years ago

Yea, it is indeed..Thanks.

hookgv
hookgv 12 years ago

Strange pattern, unique.

Nicholas4
Nicholas4 12 years ago

Thanks Susan
Nick

SusanEllison
SusanEllison 12 years ago

good catch!!

Nicholas4
Spotted by
Nicholas4

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Jun 19, 2011
Submitted on Jun 20, 2011

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