Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1052621

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: July 06, 2015
Submitted by: chrisbenston26
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The dominant plant species near the butterfly were a mixture of Cotton and Willow trees. The weather conditions were sunny and hot with no cloud cover. The insect was flying around a patch of Willow and Cottonwood trees, near a shaded creek.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 11, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Pierce County