Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1085404

Pale Swallowtail
Papilio eurymedon

Observation date: June 17, 2016
Submitted by: bobscafe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were 12 Pale ST's, and about 20 Cdn Tiger ST's mudpuddling on a sandy strip at the side of Spius Creek. Sat for over an hour watching them fly in, do their thing, and fly off, only to be replaced by others. Some remained solitary, and others formed "huddles" of up to 7 butterflies, sometimes with a mix of the 2 species.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: July 19, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia