Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1331785

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: July 08, 2022
Submitted by: DennisVictoria
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: September 08, 2022
Coordinator notes: The photo wasn't great, and didn't reveal any key markings that would confirm a Canadian, such as orange coloration in the corner HW spots as well as along the marginal band. Additionally, records of Canadian Tiger Swallowtail are all east of the mountains. On the island, it's pretty much Westerns.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia