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Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus
34.1307, -106.901
Field Notes
Description:
From Wikipedia: The Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus) is a common swallowtail butterfly of western North America, frequently seen in urban parks and gardens as well as in rural woodlands and riparian areas. It is a large, brightly colored and active butterfly, rarely seen at rest; its wingspan is 7 to 10 cm (~2.75 to 4 in), and its wings are yellow with black stripes, and in addition it has blue and orange spots near its tail. It has the "tails" on the hind wings that are often found in swallowtails.
Habitat:
Rural scrub desert bordering riparian
Notes:
This Swallowtail was pretty tattered and torn when it arrived in my yard. It looked like it had a near escape or two in its travels. It hung around my phlox and butterfly bushes for a couple of days before moving on.
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