Eastern 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 

This species has spread northward in Ontario in recent years.  It has been seen regularly in the Ottawa region since 2012. 

To see where this butterfly has been reported, visit:  The Ontario Butterfly Atlas Online

For further info on this species, visit the Butterflies of Canada