Palamedes Swallowtail
Papilio palamedes Drury, 1773
Family: Papilionidae
Subfamily: Papilioninae
Identification: Upper surface of hind- and forewings with postmedian yellow bands; tails are filled with yellow. Lower surface of hindwing with thin yellow basal stripe and postmedian band of yellow-orange crescents.
Wing Span: 4 1/2 - 5 1/8 inches (11.4 - 13 cm).
Life History: Not reported.
Flight: Two flights, March-December in North; partial 3rd flight in South.
Caterpillar Hosts: Plants of the Laurel family (Lauraceae) especially redbay (Persea borbonia).
Adult Food: Nectar from flowers of sweet pepperbush, thistles, blue flag, and azalea.
Habitat: Wet woods near rivers and broadleaf evergreen swamp forests.
Range: Along Atlantic coast from southern New Jersey (rare) to Florida; west and south along Gulf Coast to central Mexico.
Conservation: Not usually required.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None noted.
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Region: Autauga County, Alabama, United States
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Region: Orange County, Florida, United States
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Region: East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
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Region: Gates County, North Carolina, United States
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Region: Bamberg County, South Carolina, United States
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Region: Texas, Orange County, United States
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Region: Kent County, Delaware, United States
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Region: Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States
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Region: Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
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Region: Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States
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Region: Dillon County, South Carolina, United States
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Region: Texas, San Patricio County, United States
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Region: Surry County, Virginia, United States
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Region: Charlotte County, Florida, United States
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Region: Wakulla County, Florida, United States
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Region: Stoddard County, Missouri, United States
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Region: Richmond County, North Carolina, United States
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Region: Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
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Region: Jackson County, Texas, United States
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Region: Escambia County, Florida, United States
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Region: Charlton County, Georgia, United States
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Region: Lee County, Mississippi, United States
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Region: Nags Head County, North Carolina, United States
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Region: Cape Island County, South Carolina, United States
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