Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1085375

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: June 18, 2016
Submitted by: Larry Shushan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Fluttering around the plant in photos on a very hot day about 98 to 101 degrees F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 30, 2022
Coordinator notes: I am not the Coordinator for Baja California but I can ID this, I even have the book on its fauna! It is similiar to California until one get further south-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): Mexico, Baja California Norte