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Western Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio rutulus

Photo by LauraPound
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large, pale yellow with black stripes, red and blue markings and "tails" on hind wings.

Habitat:

Woodlands, parks, and gardens.

Notes:

Photographed feeding on Rhododendron occidentale, or Western Azalea, one of California's native azaleas.

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Comments (2)
Sew
amazingly nice shot...

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PublishedMay 6, 2013

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