Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1252086

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: June 07, 2020
Submitted by: Kim_P
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Photo was taken in my backyard in Roxborough, Colorado
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: June 07, 2020
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct. Usually less common in Front Range gardens than its cousin, the Two-tailed Swallowtail.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Douglas County