Identification: Upperside of hindwing with upper-most marginal spot yellow or lacking. Underside of forewing with separate yellow spots forming marginal band. Hindwing has narrow marginal …

2022年7月9日 · Description -Large (up to 3.5” wingspan) black and yellow swallowtail with narrow black stripes and border; base of ‘tail has a yellow crescent, and all marginal crescents on both the dorsal and ventral hindwing are yellow; has a single tail …

2019年1月30日 · Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus) The Western Tiger Swallowtail is a captivating species within the diverse swallowtail butterfly family, renowned for its striking appearance and dynamic behavior.

Papilio (Pterourus) Species. Papilio rutulus. Identification Numbers. TSN: 777713. Geography. Launch Interactive Map. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Footer Menu - …

Papilio rutulus Western Tiger Swallowtail This yellow and black tiger swallowtail ranges from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific coast, and is at home in many habitats, including suburban gardens and parks.

Papilio rutulus, 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.

Basic facts about Papilio rutulus: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

The Western Tiger Swallowtail is basically a species of riparian forest, where it glides majestically back and forth along the watercourse. It has expanded into older urban neighborhoods where several of its host genera are grown as shade trees, and behaves as if …

Characteristics: One of our largest butterflies. Yellow with black tiger-striped markings. Long tails on HW. Similar Species: The Pale Swallowtail (Papilio eurymedon) is similar in coloration pattern and is often found flying with rutulus in moist canyons.

2017年7月2日 · Larvae very similar to those of Pale Tiger Swallowtail, but black pupil of false eye-spot larger, and yellow spot inside eyespot entirely separated from it, not just notched. Western North America east to the edge of the Rocky Mountains. (1) Woodlands and more open areas, often near streams.