Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 994227

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: July 25, 2014
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Along Tapo Canyon Creek in riparian corridor. Landed on arroyo willows for about 10 to 20 seconds then moving on. Other WT Swallowtails also in vicinity. Appeared to be feeding on the willow flowers
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 30, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County