Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 906168

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: June 17, 2013
Date notes: it is there right now June 17, 2013
Submitted by: vivian2
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly came to the skylight on our deck this morning June 17, 2013 around 9 am. Later in the day as my husband was in the yard it flew around his head. This evening at 6:40 it came back to the sky light and is there now. The weather all day today was clear and sunny and the temperature right now at 6:42 is 20 deg C. Slight breeze all day. This morning the butterfly was facing the sun then it moved to the shady part of the skylight. What a treat today!! I will share my photographs.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: June 27, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia