Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1077591

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: March 26, 2016
Submitted by: PDXMadeline
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: i am not sure what this is so would appreciate input. was very large -about 4 inches across
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 28, 2016
Coordinator notes: Technically, the California "Giant Swallowtails" were described as a different species in 2014, Papilio rumiko, closely related to Giant Swallowtail-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County