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Western tiger swallowtail

Papilio rutulus

Photo by Brian38
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Description:

A large yellow butterfly with bold black markings. 90-110 mm Wingspan.

Habitat:

Spotted visiting thistle blossoms along the Provo River at the Utah Lake State Park.

Reference Links:

Papilio rutulus - Wikipedia, Species Papilio rutulus - Western Tiger Swallowtail - Hodges#4177 - BugGuide.Net

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