Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1345340

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: September 21, 2022
Submitted by: Diane Johnson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It kept coming back to our house. I put it under the shrub I first saw it come from. Lost sight of it.
Status: Stray
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: September 27, 2022
Coordinator notes: Larva turns from green to brown before pupating. --js
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Mohave County