Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: October 09, 2022
Submitted by: Patricia12
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: They were feeding on Tithonia, sometimes the same flower at the same time, unusual.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 10, 2022
Coordinator notes: Very nice and I am jealous as usual...none ever found in my yard!-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County