Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1343469

Pale Swallowtail
Papilio eurymedon

Observation date: July 25, 2022
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm, sunny day. Wind calm. Habitat: paved turnout at small roadside waterfall. Sunny in the morning, hot rock cliff face, mossy seep with moist roadside ditch, mixed conifer and deciduous forest, roadside forest edge. Patrolling shoulders of road and nectaring. Marys Peak Road before junction with road NF-3010. Found this species flying in all habitats from Highway 34 turnoff on to Marys Peak Road to top of the peak.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 10, 2022
Coordinator notes: Pale Swallowtails are one of my favorites!-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Benton County