Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Two-tailed Swallowtail
Papilio multicaudata

Observation date: April 14, 2018
Submitted by: uhlehna
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It seemed in good condition, and only landed for a minute or two before it flew off. It was rather large and vibrant.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 15, 2018
Coordinator notes: Congratulations on mis-identifying your butterfly. This is a Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail which is a rarely reported butterfly in the state, especially in that part of California. If you want to report the locality (name of town or general locality and your actual name, actual address not needed to put in the annual Season Summary for important records), contact me at kdavenport93306@yahoo.com. I publish that annual report and it costs you nothing.
Checklist region(s): Shasta County, United States, California