Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1064844

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: September 10, 2015
Submitted by: cperez341302
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 11, 2015
Coordinator notes: This appears to be a caterpillar that will turn into a Western Giant Swallowtail (Papilio rumiko), just split from Papilio cresphontes recognized and named about 8-9 months ago. Not yet recognized by BAMONA officially-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County