Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1047177

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: June 07, 2015
Submitted by: Linda Fink
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: As many as eleven of these swarmed over a damp spot in our horse paddock this warm morning. One Pale Swallowtail was there first but did not interact with the yellow (Oregon, I'm presuming) Swallowtails.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 08, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Yamhill County