Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 908512

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: July 03, 2013
Submitted by: jcollier97
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was patrolling around trees for several minutes before disappearing. This type of butterfly have been seen for the past week or so in our yard. Do not know if it just one individual butterflies or multiple individuals.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 05, 2013
Coordinator notes: Hard to say, they do patrol areas, but these areas are large and may overlap.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Snohomish County