Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 974713

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: May 21, 2014
Submitted by: Sue Orlowski
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This Western Swallowtail on the right was so much smaller than the other Westerns. Is it something different? There were about 14 different individuals of 3 species of swallowtails all together in the moist dirt along Hawk Creek. 12:30, high 80's, along creek across from high cliff
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 27, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Lincoln County