Observation date: March 10, 2022
Date notes: We noticed the chrysalis on our door frame in the Fall and the eclosion occurred on 3/10/22.
Submitted by: Yvonne Bock
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We noticed the chrysalis on our door frame in the fall. Then on 3/10/22 a beautiful Western Giant Swallowtail emerged. We watched it fly away. It was so beautiful!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 13, 2022
Coordinator notes: Yes it is! It is too bad we don't have that butterfly in Bakersfield, except as a very rare stray...there are no captures in Kern County, yet...Ken Davenport
