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Pale Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio eurymedon

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Description:

Light yellow almost white with black stripes.

Habitat:

Pine forest.

2 Species ID Suggestions

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Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 11 years ago
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus
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HeidiEaton
HeidiEaton 11 years ago
Pale Swallowtail
Papilio eurymedon Species Papilio eurymedon - Pale Tiger Swallowtail - BugGuide.Net


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3 Comments

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LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Thank you Heidi Eaton for the ID and the link.

HeidiEaton
HeidiEaton 11 years ago

If it is truly this white, this is a Pale Swallowtail, not a tiger. The black stripes and bands are broader than in a tiger as well. Beautiful pictures!

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Thank you Fyn Kynd for the ID

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LuisStevens
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LuisStevens

Fresno, California, USA

Spotted on Jun 4, 2012
Submitted on Dec 19, 2012

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