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Western Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio rutulus

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Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan approximately 4.5 Inches or 11.75 cm wide.

Notes:

Verified in the book. Bugs of Washington and Oregon. By John Acorn and Ian Sheldon.

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PublishedOctober 3, 2013

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