Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1390018

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: August 01, 2024
Submitted by: SShane
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: As seen in the photo, it was visiting rue plants.
Status: Stray
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: August 07, 2024
Coordinator notes: Definitely P. rumiko. Possibly a KANSAS STATE RECORD if P. cresphontes records for the state shows no mis-identified specimens that were in fact P. rumiko. Great sighting, JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Finney County