c/whatsthisbug · by Vorticity@lemmy.world · 3yWho is this beautiful, damaged specimen (Colorado, USA)? 8 points · 3 comments · view on lemmy.world
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Someology@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Papilio rutulus, the western tiger swallowtail butterfly.
Vorticity@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Thank you! I hadn't seen one of these around before.
Someology@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
You are welcome! There is an almost identical looking Eastern Tiger Swallowtail in the USA as well, and I've always loved to watch all the native butterflies in the summer. :)