Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1372352

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: October 01, 2023
Submitted by: Varn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found the caterpillar in a road ditch and released it in an aspen tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: October 03, 2023
Coordinator notes: Given region, this is more likely to be a rutulus over eurymedon, although that possibility exists. There are no relaible marks to differentiate the two species in this stage.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Jefferson County