Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1390268

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: August 07, 2024
Submitted by: Patricia12
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The female's trying to feed on tithonia. The males don't give her a chance. There's three males and only one female so far. They overwinter, eclose, leave for a few weeks. Then they show up again to breed and lay eggs.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 08, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County