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Upperside of hindwing with upper-most marginal spot yellow or lacking. Underside of forewing with separate yellow spots forming
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Papilio rutulus specimen



Photo Details
Western Tiger Swallowtail nectaring on Showy Milkweed, Asclepias speciosa
1. Dorsal, 2. Ventral - June 27, 2004, Middle Fork of Ogden Canyon, Weber County, Utah  © Nicky Davis
3. Specimen Photos
Top Left - male  dorsal view
Top Right - female dorsal view
Bottom Left - male ventral view
Bottom Right - female ventral view
©Todd Stout



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