Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1063815

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: September 04, 2015
Submitted by: howmanyds
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 1.5" long. Found in Riverside co., SoCal, on citrus x tangelo leaf motionless, not eating. When back is touched, it arches and a bright orange forked snake-tongue-like antennae? protrudes up to 1/2" out.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 05, 2015
Coordinator notes: Technically, this is a Western Giant Swallowtail (Papilio rumiko), just recognized and described this past year-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Riverside County