Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1091966

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: July 09, 2016
Date notes: Date is exact - date and time are file name - Valencia orange tree on my patio
Submitted by: eferrian
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These were taken on 7/9/16. I have caterpillars now. I have several pictures of the caterpillars and I have several cocoons from last year that have not opened. I have a picture of one of those, as well. These are on my Valencia orange tree. I also have several other butterfly-friendly flowers in my garden.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 30, 2016
Coordinator notes: Technically, this is a Western Giant Swallowtail (Papilio rumiko), a recently named sibling species of the eastern Giant Swallowtail-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County