Soaring with a powerful, almost regal flight through sunny woodlands, citrus groves, and gardens of the Americas, the giant swallowtail, scientifically known as Papilio cresphontes, is a truly magnificent butterfly. As the largest butterfly native to the United States and Canada, its impressive size, striking brown and yellow patterns, and its unique larval defense strategy make it an instantly recognizable and fascinating member of the butterfly world.
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