Palamedes Swallowtail
Papilio palamedes Drury, 1773
Family: Papilionidae
Subfamily: Papilioninae
Identification: Upper surface of hind- and forewings with postmedian yellow bands; tails are filled with yellow. Lower surface of hindwing with thin yellow basal stripe and postmedian band of yellow-orange crescents.
Wing Span: 4 1/2 - 5 1/8 inches (11.4 - 13 cm).
Life History: Not reported.
Flight: Two flights, March-December in North; partial 3rd flight in South.
Caterpillar Hosts: Plants of the Laurel family (Lauraceae) especially redbay (Persea borbonia).
Adult Food: Nectar from flowers of sweet pepperbush, thistles, blue flag, and azalea.
Habitat: Wet woods near rivers and broadleaf evergreen swamp forests.
Range: Along Atlantic coast from southern New Jersey (rare) to Florida; west and south along Gulf Coast to central Mexico.
Conservation: Not usually required.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None noted.
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Observation date: Sep 25, 2021
Submitted by: Tommie Rogers
Region: Clay County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 07, 2021
Observation date: Aug 26, 2021
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: McIntosh County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Aug 30, 2021
Observation date: Jul 26, 2020
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Osceola County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 26, 2021
Observation date: Jun 27, 2021
Submitted by: aturney
Region: Texas, Polk County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 23, 2021
Observation date: Aug 08, 2021
Submitted by: Jonathan Clark
Region: Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Aug 08, 2021
Observation date: Apr 02, 2016
Submitted by: systanfield
Region: Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jul 19, 2021
Observation date: Jul 07, 2021
Submitted by: systanfield
Region: Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jul 13, 2021
Observation date: Jul 08, 2021
Submitted by: LauraSea
Region: Nassau County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 10, 2021
Observation date: Jun 26, 2021
Submitted by: systanfield
Region: Sumter County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jul 05, 2021
Observation date: Jun 28, 2021
Submitted by: jedwardsbutterfly
Region: Florence County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jun 29, 2021
Observation date: Jun 10, 2021
Submitted by: robertnhahn
Region: Seminole County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 11, 2021
Observation date: Jun 04, 2021
Submitted by: LauraSea
Region: Nassau County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 09, 2021
Observation date: May 20, 2021
Submitted by: LauraSea
Region: Nassau County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: May 29, 2021
Observation date: May 27, 2021
Submitted by: LauraSea
Region: Nassau County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: May 29, 2021
Observation date: May 02, 2021
Submitted by: Saxtonine
Region: Bladen County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: May 04, 2021
Observation date: Apr 18, 2021
Submitted by: pegreinhart
Region: St. Johns County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Apr 28, 2021
Observation date: Apr 23, 2021
Submitted by: Birdieme
Region: Brooks County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Apr 25, 2021
Observation date: Mar 27, 2021
Submitted by: Kitten5353
Region: Camden County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Apr 17, 2021
Observation date: Apr 09, 2021
Submitted by: Lee Hurley
Region: Hoke County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Apr 15, 2021
Observation date: Apr 09, 2021
Submitted by: Susan Sketas
Region: Volusia County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Apr 09, 2021
Observation date: Mar 31, 2021
Submitted by: Cardinal52
Region: St. Johns County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Apr 03, 2021
Observation date: Mar 27, 2021
Submitted by: Dennis Forsythe
Region: Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Mar 28, 2021
Observation date: Mar 21, 2021
Submitted by: TomObrock
Region: Highlands County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 24, 2021
Observation date: Mar 17, 2021
Submitted by: Michael Weisensee
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 21, 2021
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