Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1390845

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: August 02, 2016
Submitted by: Alison Davies
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 12, 2024
Coordinator notes: Based on genomic work, southwestern populations are now recognized as a different species that the eastern USA cresphontes-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County