Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1426631

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: July 02, 2026
Submitted by: pdxgene711
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny and calm and very cooperative. Phone photo. They never do this when I am actually out trying to take photos.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 03, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Washington County

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