Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1153072

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: February 19, 2018
Date notes: Butterfly wouldn't move from drive way. Extremely high winds and cold weather may have caused it.
Submitted by: vrubio1110@gmail.com
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 21, 2018
Coordinator notes: Technically, this is a Western Giant Swallowtail (Papilio rumiko), a sibling species of Papilio cresphontes, a more eastern species.