Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1369107

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: August 18, 2023
Submitted by: Melaniesmail
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Eating a Meyer lemon leaf
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 22, 2023
Coordinator notes: Spicebush Swallowtails do not live in California, they occupy the eastern states-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County