Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1398593

Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: January 16, 2025
Submitted by: Patricia12
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found it on the grass. Blooms are too dry from Santa Anas and low humidity so I fed it and it flew off.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: January 27, 2025
Coordinator notes: I'm jealous... The early record for the state is January 4th from San Diego County I believe. Which city did you encounter it in?-Ken
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County