Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 902396

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: June 30, 2012
Submitted by: lindyllll
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed it drying its wings in the sun right before my very eyes. Snapped shots from when it landed to the full spread of wings. Breathtaking!
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 08, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Clark County