Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 978032

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: June 08, 2014
Submitted by: John van Dort
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mud puddling.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John van Dort
Verified date: June 08, 2014
Coordinator notes: Record flagged by Dave Hoag: Thoas has more than 3 yellow submarginal spots on the forewing. Rumiko has 1 or 2 pointed spots in the median row (1 pointing at 3rd submarginal spot in photo). Thoas has blunt spots.
Checklist region(s): Honduras, Francisco Morazán