Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 907155

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: June 26, 2013
Submitted by: Ralph S. Carlson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Late afternoon temperature near 90F; three butterflies were ranging from clumps of Lily of the Nile up above treetops and back; one settled to feed for about 20 seconds when I was near the plants.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 27, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.