Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1362047

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: July 03, 2023
Submitted by: Patricia12
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Climbed out of the Rue. It stayed about an hour and flew off.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 04, 2023
Coordinator notes: Very nice, I still wish they would extend their range to the San Joaquin Valley, only a few strays seen around Bakersfield!
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County