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Western Giant Swallowtail

Papilio rumiko

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DinDjarin
DinDjarin 11 years ago
Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes Papilio cresphontes


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6 Comments

JamesHart
JamesHart 10 years ago

I've found these in nc just the caterpillars tho

dotun55
dotun55 10 years ago

Sad it's a lifeless specimen

jprat001
jprat001 11 years ago

thanks karen, alice, bayucca and andres!

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bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago

Yes, Heraclides cresphontes.

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alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 years ago

Giant Swallowtail, Karen is right.

MrsPbio
MrsPbio 11 years ago

This looks like Papilio cresphontes- the Giant Swallowtail. According to Kauffman 's Guide, it is found in the southeastern tip of California. I don't know where you're picture is from in California, but it sure looks like the Giant.

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jprat001
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jprat001

Encinitas, California, USA

Spotted on Nov 7, 2012
Submitted on Nov 7, 2012

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