Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus) With Closed Wings

This butterfly was enjoying the flowers of a catmint plant (Nepeta sp.) and returned time and again to the plant.

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Ferdy Christant

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Is that a waterfall in the background? Please say yes, as it would make this like the perfect holiday greeting card. Posted 7 years ago
1. gary fast
  
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  Ferdy, sorry to disappoint. It is actually a sunbleached piece of driftwood. Good imagination! Gary Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
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    You could have just lied, Gary. Still a great postcard ;) Posted 7 years ago

The Western Tiger Swallowtail

The Western Tiger Swallowtail 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 member of the "Papilio" genus, of which "Papilio appalachiensis" and "Papilio xuthus" are also members.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by gary fast