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Western Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio rutulus

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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow butterfly with black markings around edge of wings and four lines from edge of wing toward center.

Habitat:

Butterfly bush

Notes:

The larvae can be seen at my other spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/21308262

Reference Links:

Western Tiger Swallowtail, Papilio rutulus

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PublishedAugust 19, 2011

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