Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1201293

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: May 14, 2016
Submitted by: J Rachwalski
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: easy to approach, observed feeding on lilac and common phlox (?), warm sunny day
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: May 16, 2025
Coordinator notes: Thanks, JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia

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