Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1255810

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: June 25, 2020
Submitted by: Birder2
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: For the past week, it has been flying around the yard @ 10:00 a.m. Today it finally landed for just a few seconds on a lily before flying off. Temperature was warm @75º F, sunny with a light breeze. Flies quite high around 5+ feet above the ground in comparison to other butterflies in the yard.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 25, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Sherman County