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Pupae of the Swallowtail and Pierid families don’t hang from the tail (cremaster), head downwards. They are attached to a twig at the tail, and they use a silk sling around the wing cases to anchor themselves, head upwards and at an angle away from the twig.
This guide is written in regard to Old & New World Swallowtail Butterflies (available to order here), including the species Papilio machaon; P. polyxenes; P. stabilis; & P. zelicaon.
Feb 21, 2024 · Old World Swallowtail eggs, caterpillar, pupa, & adult description, their wingspan, flight pattern, host plants, diet, distribution, images.
Papilio machaon, the Old World swallowtail, is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae. The butterfly is also known as the common yellow swallowtail or simply the swallowtail (a common name applied to all members of the family, but this species was the first to be given the name). It is the type species of the genus Papilio.
Sep 13, 2023 · The Old World Swallowtail Butterfly is renowned for its striking looks. These exquisite butterflies display a unique combination of colors that creates a dazzling spectacle. The primary features that distinguish them include their large size, vibrant colors, and the distinct “swallowtails.”.
- Insecta
- Lepidoptera
- Animalia
- Arthropoda
Papilio machaon, the old world swallowtail, is a species of swallowtail that occurs in Europe, Africa, Asia and even North America (paradoxally so because it’s name referring to the “old world”). Like the other species in the machaon-complex, it prefers to lay eggs on Apiaceae plants.
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The Swallowtail is our largest native butterfly, and also one of our rarest. This spectacular insect is our only resident butterfly of the Papilionidae family, which is one of the largest butterfly families in the world.
