heard calling. We counted at least four
Headed to Saudi Arabia TOMORROW! So, went over to see my parents this Sunday. :)
Eastern or Western Giant Swallowtail. Both occur here and I find the published field characters to separate these two to be ambiguous. If anyone can confidently ID this individual, please do so but explain why.
Hornsby Bend,
Austin,
Travis Co., Texas
21 October 2016
Observed on tithonia. Sunny day, upper 80s with breezes.