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Western Giant Swallowtail

Papilio rumiko

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Field Notes

Description:

One of the largest butterflies in the US and Canada.
Large yellow and black butterfly. The dorsal wings are black with a giant yellow "X".

Habitat:

Lantana in the front yard. Found in the western US and Mexico.

Reference Links:

Species Papilio rumiko - Western Giant Swallowtail - Hodges#4170.1 - BugGuide.N…

Species ID Suggestions

Western Giant Swallowtail

Papilio rumiko

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