Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1289104

Indra Swallowtail
Papilio indra

Observation date: April 21, 2021
Submitted by: glennfine
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This lovely Indra swallowtail (P. i. shastensis I assume) was nectaring on Indian rhubarb (Darmera peltata) along the McCloud River in Shasta Co., CA. It fed for only a moment and then move on.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 25, 2021
Coordinator notes: Subspecies shastensis-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Shasta County