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Western Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio rutulus

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Field Notes

Description:

Large yellow butterfly with black stripes.

Habitat:

Various garden flowers

Reference Links:

Species Papilio rutulus - Western Tiger Swallowtail - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedAugust 9, 2014

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