



Papilio rutulus
The Western Tiger Swallowtail is a beautiful butterfly with yellow and black stripes. It flutters gracefully around gardens and parks, bringing joy to everyone who sees it.
Habitat: Urban areas
The Western Tiger Swallowtail is a large, brightly colored butterfly with striking yellow wings marked by bold black tiger-like stripes. Its hindwings feature distinctive tails, along with areas of blue and orange spots near these tails, differentiating it from similar species.




Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Males sometimes gather in muddy puddles to drink water and minerals!
The chrysalis can be green or brown to blend perfectly with its surroundings!
Their caterpillars shed their skin four times before becoming a chrysalis!
These butterflies help flowers make seeds by carrying pollen from plant to plant!
Western Tiger Swallowtail can drink flower nectar because it has a long, straw-like proboscis that helps them refuel.
Western Tiger Swallowtail has special sensors on its feet that help them taste leaves and flowers before laying eggs or feeding.
Western Tiger Swallowtail has eye-catching tails on its hindwings that can trick predators into attacking the wrong end, helping them escape.
Western Tiger Swallowtail caterpillars can scare away predators by flashing a stinky, orange, Y-shaped organ.
Adults drink flower nectar; caterpillars munch on leaves from host trees and shrubs.
Age differences: Larvae eat leaves, while adults sip nectar from various flowering plants.

Corvus brachyrhynchos
Adult butterflies can be prey for various birds.
Salix lucida
Caterpillars feed on the leaves of willow trees.

Asclepias syriaca
Adults help pollinate flowers while sipping nectar.
Marked with parallel bands or lines of color.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Butterflies are gentle and safe to watch, but don't try to catch them.
70-100 mm
35-55 mm
10-20 days
20 km/h
Adults drink flower nectar; caterpillars munch on leaves from host trees and shrubs.
Urban areas
Foraging
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Oregon, US
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British Columbia, CA
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