Giant Swallowtail | Papilio cresphontes | Florida Museum photos by Ryan G. Fessenden

Giant Swallowtail | Papilio cresphontes | Florida Museum photos by Ryan G. Fessenden

Giant Swallowtail | Papilio cresphontes | Florida Museum photos by Ryan G. Fessenden

Giant Swallowtail | Papilio cresphontes | Florida Museum photos by Ryan G. Fessenden

• Common Name: Giant Swallowtail 
  
• Scientific Name: Papilio cresphontes
  
• Family: Papilionidae
  
• Subfamily: Papilioninae
  
• Tribe: Papilionini
• Wingspan: 4.5 to 5.5 in
• Place of origin: Southeast Canada to Eastern Mexico
  

Butterflies in the exhibit are raised on butterfly farms around the world. This form of sustainable agriculture helps protect natural forest habitats from destruction and promote local economic growth.

Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan Fessenden