Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 974288

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: May 20, 2014
Submitted by: skywatcher
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was seen flying and landing on bushes beside a nature trail in forested Cairn Park in Victoria BC at about noon of a sunny day, temperature about 20 dg C.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: May 24, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia