Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1363622

Pale Swallowtail
Papilio eurymedon

Observation date: July 15, 2023
Submitted by: tjay13
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This one appeared more yellowish to me and I had initially figured it was a Western Tiger Swallowtail. However, reviewing photos, this seems to have the strong cell-end bar that is connected to median band pointing me towards Pale Swallowtail.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 21, 2023
Coordinator notes: I agree. and nice action photos, to boot.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County