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Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus
40.7665, -111.826
Field Notes
Description:
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:
Urban botanical garden near stream.
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