Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1252107

Pale Swallowtail
Papilio eurymedon

Observation date: June 07, 2020
Submitted by: zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw this flier competing with the Anise Swallowtails for the Calavera "Volcano" hilltop. The color difference with the two was stunning. Landed a couple of times in the Sumac and I was able to still shoot a couple of frames before it flew off to attack again. With the wind blowing in from the ocean, the butterflies congregated (as usual) just off the summit to the leeward.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 07, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County