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Who is this beautiful, damaged specimen (Colorado, USA)? (lemmy.world)
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[–] Someology 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Papilio rutulus, the western tiger swallowtail butterfly.

[–] Vorticity 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thank you! I hadn't seen one of these around before.

[–] Someology 2 points 1 year ago

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. :)