The giant swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) is the largest butterfly in North America. Adult giant swallowtails are large butterflies with a forewing span of 4.6 to 6.9 in) (avg. 5.5 in) for males and a span of 5.3 to 7.4 in (avg. 5.8 in).
I took this photo last week near Beavers Bend, SE Oklahoma.
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