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  1. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    Had a nice looking butterfly on the deck today, a Western Tiger Swallowtail, Papilio rutulus. Had to try to get some pictures of it. It is a big butterfly.

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    Western Tiger Swallowtail, Papilio rutulus ( photo / image / picture from Kildale's Garden )
     
    Kildale, Jul 21, 2012
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I've only seen one of these beauties in a butterfly house over here. They really are BIG with a wingspan of 2 3/4 - 4 inches (7 - 10 cm).
     
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  3. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    Yes, they are about 4 inches. We have three species like this one, the Anise usually uses our fennel to lay their eggs.
     
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    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    Wow, I've never seen one of those. Great picture.

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    Tooty2shoes Hardy Maple

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    Kildale that is a beauty. I love butterflies. :stew1:
     
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