Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Pale Swallowtail
Papilio eurymedon

Observation date: June 11, 2020
Submitted by: WoodDoc5171
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: About 5” across wings of beautiful color with yellow/black abdomen. Spent a good 10’ very peacefully flitting between many of the Sweet William wildflower blossoms.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 14, 2020
Coordinator notes: Awfully yellow - could be a hybrid between eurymedon and rutulus
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Kitsap County