Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 549014

Pale Swallowtail
Papilio eurymedon

Observation date: July 31, 2011
Submitted by: JaneSzabo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was resting on mini roses. It was a very hot a humid day. Our yard has both coffeeberry and coyote bush plants, among many other California natives.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 31, 2011
Coordinator notes: I think coffeeberry is a larval host for this swallowtail and brings the butterfly to your yard.