Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1076865

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: March 08, 2016
Submitted by: Dabid Garcia
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was flying near an Evergreen Ash tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 16, 2016
Coordinator notes: Western Tiger Swallowtails have been flying in Bakersfield for at least 3 weeks, I would know...I live in Bakersfield-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Kern County