Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1027891

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: February 26, 2015
Submitted by: Malisa_Serena_C...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was flying from flower bush to flower bush and stopping momentarily. It was a mostly sunny day with some clouds overhead, around low 70's in temperature.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 27, 2015
Coordinator notes: Tiger Swallowtails (Papilio glaucus) are found more in the eastern United States and are not in California-Ken Davenport
Partner project: Los Angeles Butterfly Survey