Palamedes Swallowtail (LEP4c) Papilio palamedes 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. |