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Western Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio rutulus

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Field Notes

Description:

Wings are yellow with black stripes, and it has blue and orange spots near its tail. It has the "tails" on the hindwings that are often found in swallowtails.

Habitat:

Open area next to a large river.

Notes:

Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada.

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PublishedJune 25, 2018

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