Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1402883

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: June 06, 2025
Submitted by: sisibop
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A sunny and somewhat warm summer morning, with very, very light cloud cover and gentle breeze. The butterfly seemed to be feeding on a lilac bush, moving from flower cluster to flower cluster.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevekohler
Verified date: August 06, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Idaho, Ada County