Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1065078

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: September 12, 2015
Submitted by: Pvsabrewing
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Landed on a oleander. Well worn wings. Hasn't moved in 20 mins.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 13, 2015
Coordinator notes: This is a Western Giant Swallowtail (Papilio rumiko), described as a newly recognized species last winter...smaller than the real P.cresphontes of the eastern USA-Ken Davenport