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The Zebra Swallowtail is a beautiful butterfly with black and white stripes. It flutters gracefully around gardens and forests, making it a delightful sight for everyone!
Key details
- Wingspan
- 60-100 mm
- Size
- 45-65 mm
- Lifespan
- 10-14 days
- Flight Speed
- 15-30 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Traits
StripedColorfulHerbivorousPollinator MagnetForestDiurnalMigratoryPollinator
What this page adds
The Zebra Swallowtail has striking creamy-white to pale greenish wings adorned with bold black stripes, resembling a zebra. Its hindwings feature distinctive long, slender tails and small patches of blue and red, making it easily recognizable among butterflies.
Baby zebra swallowtails (caterpillars) can be green or striped, completely changing their look!
Its stripes aren't just for show; they help it blend into dappled sunlight!
Summer Zebra Swallowtails often have shorter tails than those born in the spring!
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