Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1324584

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: May 18, 2022
Submitted by: Patricia12
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Three arrived together. Feasting on California giant zinnias.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 18, 2022
Coordinator notes: I'm jealous, all I had in my yard today was a Red Admiral, not a bad species but yours would be monumental in Bakersfield!...Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County