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Pale Swallowtail
Papilio eurymedon
- Worldwide
- 17,747 observations
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About
Papilio eurymedon, the pale swallowtail or pallid swallowtail, is a relatively common swallowtail butterfly found throughout much of the western North America. It is found on the Pacific coast from northern Baja California to southernmost British Columbia, and inland to New Mexico and the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is present from the coast to western Montana, and from Wyoming to northern New Mexico. It is absent from most of Nevada and western Utah. It...
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Jul 31, 2026Greater Vancouver, CA-BC, CAObserver: freshideasView observation from Jul 31, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 22, 2026University Cres, Burnaby, BC, CAObserver: luvbbView observation from Jul 22, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 14, 2026West Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: dhuggardView observation from Jul 14, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 7, 2026BelcarraObserver: norab604View observation from Jul 7, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 28, 2026West Point Grey, Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: Marcel_PepinView observation from Jun 28, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 28, 2026Artisan Square (Flag), Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2, CanadaObserver: cooleopteraView observation from Jun 28, 2026 on iNaturalist