Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes)

Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) In most of North Carolina, Giant Swallowtail is very rare or absent. It is easiest to find, but still not common, along the southern coast. It's much more common in Texas, where I photographed this one.

Santa Ana NWR, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/15/04.

North Carolina Butterflies

Revised 10/10/05 cwcook@duke.edu