Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes)

Giant Swallowtail ( Papilio cresphontes )

Prince Edward County, ON 2011/08/11

Giant Swallowtail ( Papilio cresphontes )

Norfolk County, ON 2011/08/17

Giant Swallowtail ( Papilio cresphontes )

Ottawa, ON 2012/07/27

Giant Swallowtail ( Papilio cresphontes )

Manion Corners, ON 2013/08/16

Member of Family: Papilionidae

French common name: Grand porte-queue

This species is only observed as an occasional vagrant in the Maritimes. But it is spreading northward in recent years so the frequency of sightings may increase.

For further info on this species, visit the Butterflies of Canada ( en français )