Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1086264

Pale Swallowtail
Papilio eurymedon

Observation date: June 25, 2016
Submitted by: Zach Eckert
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very common (only males confirmed). Males frequent the riverbed, particularly attracted to patches of moss. Otherwise flying along the roadside very low (about two feet high). Ceanothus was very common but no females confirmed. Partly cloudy. Altitude 2,500' - 3,000' MSL.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 26, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Kittitas County