Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1077915

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: April 01, 2016
Submitted by: jbirdyhome
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At least 42 caterpillars began attaching themselves to our house on March 12. They went "J" in the next 2 to 3 days, began emerging from their chrysalis chambers on March 28. Only one did not survive, that we know of.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 03, 2016
Coordinator notes: Technically, this is Papilio rumiko, a close relative of the Giant Swallowtail-Ken Davenport