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Orchard Swallowtail, Citrus Swallowtail (Papilio demodocus)


 

Orchard SwallowtailFamily: Papilionidae (swallowtails).
 
Geographic Distribution: Africa.
 
Wingspan: 90-120 mm (3.5 - 4.75 in).
 
Larval host plants: Cultivated citrus and legumes.
 
Habits: Cultivated land and tropical forest.
 
Identification: Black with bold yellow spotting with no tails. Band of black on the hindwing, with characteristic tooth edge.
 

Orchard Swallowtail, Dorsal View
Orchard Swallowtail,
Dorsal View
Orchard Swallowtail, Ventral View
Orchard Swallowtail,
Ventral View