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Western Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio rutulus

Photo by RedRock
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42.0733, -113.701

Field Notes

Description:

Yellow and black butterfly. Approx 7 cm long. Lobed rear wings.

Habitat:

This one found at City of Rocks National Reserve. Conifers and granite rock.

Reference Links:

Papilio rutulus - Wikipedia, Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly: Identification, Facts, & Pictures

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