Pale Swallowtail

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.