Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1253612

Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus

Observation date: June 12, 2020
Submitted by: J Tinsman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Only one observed, nectaring on Jamesia americana
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 14, 2020
Coordinator notes: Some treat this as subspecies arizonensis, other believe that name is not all that different-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Clark County