Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 909117

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: July 05, 2013
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Both P. rutulus and P. eurymedon were common along gravel roadside in low elevation conifer forest. This individual feeding on Lilium columbianum. Others rarely alit except on Apocynum.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 12, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Skamania County