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Tiger Swallowtail butterfly

Papilio glaucus

Photo by Bella123
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Species ID Suggestions

Tiger Swallowtail butterfly

Papilio glaucus
Kathryn Smith
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Western Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio rutulus

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ForestDragon
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Comments (2)
ForestDragon
Papilio glaucus does not occur in California as far as I know. The markings on your butterfly do appear to match Papilio rutulus (Western Tiger Swallowtail).
Bella123
Thank you for the ID Kathryn!
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PublishedJune 23, 2016

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