Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1210144

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: June 16, 2019
Submitted by: Idalgit
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Couple of butterflies flying by the Fraser River 1 km West of the Mission Bridge (highway 11). The trail (Matsqui trail) includes berry bushes. The photograph is when the shortly butterfly rested on a berry leave. Clear dry weather, about 70 degrees F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: September 16, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia