Palamedes Swallowtail, Papilio palamedes <LEP4>
This species is especially abundant in the southeastern woods of the
United States. Palamedes has very
broad wings enabling it to fly well.
The lower surface is generally dark brown with yellow spots. A row of orange chevrons crosses the
hindwing, each lined with brilliant blue.
Orange-red spots edge the wing to below the long, rounded tail. |