Observation date: February 18, 2022
Submitted by: Tolon
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny day
mid 70’s in temperature
In the city of Orang CA on Katella Ave.
In an office building parking lot
Landed on a bird of paradise plant
It would fly away and then come back several times
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 15, 2022
Coordinator notes: Yes, it is a Western Giant Swallowtail, recently shown to be a different species than the Giant Swallowtail which occurs further east. It has only colonized California since 1963 and in Los Angeles County and Orange County in the past 30 years....Ken Davenport