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| species = '''''P. oregonius''''' |
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The '''Oregon Swallowtail''' (''Papilio oregonius'', sometimes classified as ''Papilio machaon oregonius'' or ''Papilio bairdii oregonius''<ref name=funet>{{cite web|url=http://www.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/papilionoidea/papilionidae/papilioninae/papilio/index.html|title=Papilio|publisher=www.funet.fi|accessdate=2008-01-29}}</ref>) is a species of [[swallowtail butterfly]] native to the [[U.S. state]]s of [[Oregon]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]], and [[Idaho]] and south-central [[British Columbia]] in [[Canada]].<ref name=or150>{{cite web|url=http://www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/docs/OR150_Swallowtail_factsheet.pdf|title=State Symbolic Species: Oregon Swallowtail|accessdate=2008-01-28|publisher=[[Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife]]}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> In 1976, it became one of the first four butterflies that the [[United States Postal Service]] placed on a U.S. stamp.<ref>H. A. Tyler; K. S. Brown, Jr.; K. H. Wilson. ''Anthology of American Swallowtails: Swallowtail Bufferflies of the Americas. A Study in Biological Dynamics, Ecological Diversity, Biosystematics, and Conservation''. Gainesville: Scientific Publishers.</ref> |
The '''Oregon Swallowtail''' (''Papilio oregonius'', sometimes classified as ''Papilio machaon oregonius''<ref name = ITIS><ref name="ITIS">{{ITIS |taxon=''Papilio machaon oregonia'' Robertson, 1903 |id=778413}}</ref> or ''Papilio bairdii oregonius''<ref name=funet>{{cite web|url=http://www.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/papilionoidea/papilionidae/papilioninae/papilio/index.html|title=Papilio|publisher=www.funet.fi|accessdate=2008-01-29}}</ref>) is a species of [[swallowtail butterfly]] native to the [[U.S. state]]s of [[Oregon]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]], and [[Idaho]] and south-central [[British Columbia]] in [[Canada]].<ref name=or150>{{cite web|url=http://www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/docs/OR150_Swallowtail_factsheet.pdf|title=State Symbolic Species: Oregon Swallowtail|accessdate=2008-01-28|publisher=[[Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife]]}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> In 1976, it became one of the first four butterflies that the [[United States Postal Service]] placed on a U.S. stamp.<ref>H. A. Tyler; K. S. Brown, Jr.; K. H. Wilson. ''Anthology of American Swallowtails: Swallowtail Bufferflies of the Americas. A Study in Biological Dynamics, Ecological Diversity, Biosystematics, and Conservation''. Gainesville: Scientific Publishers.</ref> |
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The Oregon Swallowtail was declared the [[List of U.S. state insects|state insect]] of [[Oregon]] in 1979 by the [[Oregon Legislative Assembly|Legislative Assembly]].<ref name=ORS>[http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/186.html Chapter 186 — State Emblems; State Boundary] 2005 [[Oregon Revised Statutes]]</ref><ref name="Oregon Swallowtail">{{cite web |title=Oregon Almanac: Hydropower Projects to State Motto |url=http://bluebook.state.or.us/facts/almanac/almanac03.htm|publisher=''[[Oregon Blue Book]]''|accessdate=2008-01-28}}</ref> |
The Oregon Swallowtail was declared the [[List of U.S. state insects|state insect]] of [[Oregon]] in 1979 by the [[Oregon Legislative Assembly|Legislative Assembly]].<ref name=ORS>[http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/186.html Chapter 186 — State Emblems; State Boundary] 2005 [[Oregon Revised Statutes]]</ref><ref name="Oregon Swallowtail">{{cite web |title=Oregon Almanac: Hydropower Projects to State Motto |url=http://bluebook.state.or.us/facts/almanac/almanac03.htm|publisher=''[[Oregon Blue Book]]''|accessdate=2008-01-28}}</ref> |
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The Oregon Swallowtail (Papilio oregonius, sometimes classified as Papilio machaon oregoniusCite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). or Papilio bairdii oregonius[1]) is a species of swallowtail butterfly native to the U.S. states of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho and south-central British Columbia in Canada.[2] In 1976, it became one of the first four butterflies that the United States Postal Service placed on a U.S. stamp.[3]
The Oregon Swallowtail was declared the state insect of Oregon in 1979 by the Legislative Assembly.[4][5]
Description
The adult Oregon Swallowtail has a yellow abdomen with black lines. It has a wingspan of 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) to 4 inches (10 cm). Its wings have concave spots that are scalloped inwards with a reddish-orange eyespot along the lower border, similar to, but smaller than, the eyespot of the common Old World Swallowtail. The yellow markings on the wings of the Oregon Swallowtail are also brighter than the common Swallowtail. It has a tail characteristic of all swallowtail butterflies. The caterpillar is black with yellow markings.[6][7]
It reproduces twice a year, and can be seen flying from April to September. The butterflies seen toward the beginning of the year are lighter in color than those seen later and blend well with the color of early plants.[8]
Range and habitat
The range of the Oregon Swallowtail is from southern British Columbia, eastern Washington and Oregon, to Idaho and western Montana, primarily in the lower sagebrush canyons of the Columbia River and many of its tributaries.[8] In its caterpillar (larva) stage, it feeds on tarragon sagebrush. As an adult, it eats flower nectar, preferring thistles, balsamroot, and phlox. Chrysalids of this species can overwinter.[2][9]
A recommended viewing spot is along the banks of the Columbia River at Vantage, Washington, where Interstate 90 crosses the river.[10]
U.S. Postal Service stamp
On June 6, 1977, the United States Postal Service released sets of four 13-cent stamps illustrating American butterflies, including the Oregon Swallowtail. Shortly thereafter, the butterfly was chosen as Oregon's state insect.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Papilio". www.funet.fi. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
- ^ a b "State Symbolic Species: Oregon Swallowtail" (PDF). Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Retrieved 2008-01-28. [dead link]
- ^ H. A. Tyler; K. S. Brown, Jr.; K. H. Wilson. Anthology of American Swallowtails: Swallowtail Bufferflies of the Americas. A Study in Biological Dynamics, Ecological Diversity, Biosystematics, and Conservation. Gainesville: Scientific Publishers.
- ^ Chapter 186 — State Emblems; State Boundary 2005 Oregon Revised Statutes
- ^ "Oregon Almanac: Hydropower Projects to State Motto". Oregon Blue Book. Retrieved 2008-01-28.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "eNature: Anise Swallowtail". eNature. Retrieved 2008-01-28.
- ^ "Oregon Swallowtail Butterfly". Bentler.us. Retrieved 2008-01-28.
- ^ a b c "Oregon Symbols, Insect: Oregon Swallowtail Butterfly". SHG Resources. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
- ^ "Old World Swallowtail". Butterflies and Moths of North America. Retrieved 2008-01-28.
- ^ SOLV (2002). The SOLV Oregon Owner's Manual. Hillsboro, Oregon: Graphic Arts Center Publishing. p. 40. ISBN 0-9721618-0-5.
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