Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 1423923

Pale Swallowtail
Papilio eurymedon

Observation date: May 30, 2026
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A number of swallowtails were seen, but I am not sure that they were all of the same species. This one was observed flying, briefly alighting and taking in or attempting to take in nectar from a groundsel blossom, and then taking wing again.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 30, 2026
Coordinator notes: although the tint has some yellow to it, I think the black bands on the forewing are too thick for western tiger.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County