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Western Tiger swallowtail

Papilio rutulus

Photo by lehite
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Notes:

Was sitting still on the trail (probably trying to get warm?)

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Comments (4)
Ashish
You are right http://butterfly-blades.blogspot.com/2011/05/western-tiger-swallowtail.html
lehite
I'm actually pretty sure it's a western tiger swallowtail. Easterns don't venture into Utah too often.
Ashish
In morning they charge their wings with sunshine..!!
Ashish
Eastern tiger swallowtail female.

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