Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1272554

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: August 26, 2020
Submitted by: Badger
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Always around citrus trees.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 31, 2020
Coordinator notes: This is actually Papilio rumiko, the Southwestern Giant Swallowtail, not yet recognized by BAMONA.-The status of this swallowtail in that county is unknown as to resident or temporary colonist-Ken Davenport I wish you had put down an actual locality, they have to have an actual locality to be published by scientists.-Ken Davenport