Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1061282

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: August 17, 2015
Submitted by: anasikaffy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Host Plant: Rue Herb, full sun,temperature about 99 degrees in North Orange County California.Two different subjects appearing to be of the same species. One of them displayed its antennas when disturbed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 18, 2015
Coordinator notes: This is actually a Western Giant Swallowtail (Papilio rumiko), a newly recognized species-Ken Davenport BAMONA has not adjusted this into the mix yet.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County