Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1069102

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: October 11, 2015
Date notes: Temp in low 90s, no wind.
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Periodically returned to specific plant to feed briefly, then would fly off and return about 10 to 20 minutes later. Only saw one giant swallowtail. Very active and rarely held still.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 12, 2015
Coordinator notes: All California Giant Swallowtails are actually Papilio rumiko, recently recognized as a sibling species to the Giant Swallowtail-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County