Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1055024

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: July 02, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 15, 2015
Coordinator notes: Correct identification - a fresh male. The correct scientific name should be Papilio glaucus rutulus although some lepidopterists disagree the Western Tiger Swallowtail belongs with the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County