Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: June 13, 2023
Submitted by: porkphoto
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 13, 2023
Coordinator notes: Please add the actual cities or geographical locations to you submissions, dots are often misplaced and actual places can be very important in making an identification like in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties which have many look alike species.-Ken Davenport That being said, I wish I had Western Giant Swallowtails in my yard in Bakersfield!
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Riverside County