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The Black Swallowtail is a beautiful butterfly with striking black and yellow colors. They love to flutter around gardens and fields, bringing joy to everyone who sees them.
Key details
- Wingspan
- 80-110 mm
- Size
- 30-40 mm
- Lifespan
- 10-14 days
- Flight Speed
- 18 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Traits
AerialColorfulHerbivorousPollinator MagnetDiurnalSpeedsterUrban FriendlyPollinator
What this page adds
The Black Swallowtail is a large, striking butterfly with black wings adorned by rows of bright yellow spots. Its hindwings feature a band of iridescent blue scales and distinctive orange eyespots, each with a black pupil, and short, tail-like projections.
Did you know Black Swallowtail caterpillars love to munch on plants in the carrot family?
Its feet and antennae taste flowers to find the best nectar!
The 'tails' on its hindwings fool predators, protecting its body from attack!
