Pale Swallowtail

Description:

Papilio eurymedon Lucas, This medium- to large-sized swallowtail can be distinguished from other species of the tiger swallowtail group by its creamy-white ground colour and wide black tiger stripes. Similar Species: Distinguished from all the other similar swallowtails (canadensis, rutulus, multicaudatus) by its very pale ground colour. Early Stages: These are similar to those of other species in the tiger swallowtail group. Larval foodplants are in the families Rosaceae and Rhamnaceae, especially cherry (Prunus spp.) and Ceanothu Abundance: The Pale Swallowtail tends to be less common than the other species of the tiger swallowtail group. Flight Season: The Pale Swallowtail flies from April until late July. The Pale Swallowtail is usually absent from drier, hotter areas. Remarks: The Pale Swallowtail appears to be the least likely species to hybridize with other species of the tiger swallowtail group in the wild.

Habitat:

Western Canada

Notes:

Spotted at Jewish Cemetery~Victoria, BC Canada