Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: July 23, 2022
Submitted by: XcileraTing
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was awesome...the butterfly landed on the flowers on a very hot day. I was watering the plants...It was very friendly and was about 2 ft. from me at all times. It was taking pollen from plant to plant and flower to flower for around 25 minutes, always flying low until suddenly it flew away.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 29, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Lincoln County