Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1082195

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: May 26, 2016
Submitted by: Hglantz07
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: About 80* sunny, on ground under Avacado Tree in backyard.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 28, 2016
Coordinator notes: Technically, the species in California is Papilio rumiko, a sibling species to cresphontes, not yet recognized by BAMONA-Ken Davenport