Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1415136

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: August 14, 2025
Submitted by: Adrianameza
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A swallowtail often visits my yard, fluttering around the lemon and orange trees. I usually see it between 2 and 3pm, and it's been appearing regularly from April through September of this year.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 23, 2025
Coordinator notes: I'm jealous, we don't have those in Bakersfield- yes their caterpillar use citrus....Ken Davenport