Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 910784

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: July 15, 2013
Date notes: Exact date.
Submitted by: Jumproper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Beautiful warm, sunny day. Butterfly was attracted to the agapanthas. Stayed long enough to get a number of photographs
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 18, 2013
Coordinator notes: Papilio canadensis is not found in California.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Sacramento County