Papilio eurymedon, the pale swallowtail or pallid swallowtail, is a relatively common swallowtail butterfly found throughout much of the western North America. The species was first described by Hippolyte Lucas in 1852.

Identification: Upper surface of wings creamy white with black stripes. Front wing is narrow and pointed; tail of hindwing is long, slender and twisted. Wing Span: 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 inches (6.4 - 9 …

Oct 23, 2018 · The Pale Swallowtail butterfly, scientifically known as Papilio eurymedon, is a captivating species belonging to the swallowtail group, native to the western parts of North America. Renowned for its striking black-and-white patterns and elegantly pointed wings, this butterfly is a sight to behold in its natural habitat.

Our only tiger-striped Swallowtail with a white or whitish ground color, and the only one that is always single-brooded (April-August at low elevations, June-September in the high country). Males patrol canyon bottoms but also hilltop, especially in …

Jul 2, 2017 · First described in 1805 by Edward Donovan as Papilio antinous in a book on insects of New Holland (modern-day Australia), under the mistaken impression that the type specimen was from New South Wales. In 1852 it was described by Hippolyte Lucas as Papilio eurymedon.

Papilio eurymedon Pale Swallowtail The pale swallowtail is similar to the western tiger, but usually much closer to white than yellow in ground color, and also less likely to be found in urban or suburban areas.

Papilio eurymedon, the pale swallowtail or pallid swallowtail, is a relatively common swallowtail butterfly found throughout much of the western North America. It is found on the Pacific coast...

Jul 9, 2022 · Papilio eurymedon (Pale Tiger Swallowtail) and P. rutulus Eats -Larval hosts are primarily red alder and cascara west of the Cascades, and Ceanothus sp. on the eastside; will also utilize spirea, serviceberry, ocean spray, and bitter cherry; adults nectar at a nariety of flowers, including columbines, Columbia lily, penstemons, Cardamine sp ...

Papilio eurymedon. Common Name. Pale Swallowtail. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Subgenus. Papilio (Pterourus) Species. Papilio eurymedon. Identification Numbers. TSN: 777714. Geography. Launch Interactive Map. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing ...

Papilio eurymedon, the pale swallowtail or pallid swallowtail, is a relatively common swallowtail butterfly found throughout much of the western North America. It is found on the Pacific coast from northern Baja California to southernmost British Columbia, and inland to New Mexico and the Black Hills of South Dakota.