Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly; Battus philenor
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Pipevine Swallowtail Battus philenor Host or larval food plants; Various (but not all) pipevine species. At the farm we use Aristolochia tomentosa - wolly pipevine. This species is found in most of the Continental United States; the upper western side of the United States are not documented as a home for Pipevine Swallowtails. States. Pipevine Swallowtail's wings are at full speed ahead! While actually roosting or laying eggs, their wings are still. Flashes of brilliant metallic blue signify a male butterfly. A metallic black/blue signifies a female butterfly. A male Pipevine Swallowtail will court any butterfly with blue on its wings if a female Pipevine Swallowtail is not in the immediate area. Click on any photo for a larger image. |
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laying eggs |
Red or Burgundy |
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have filiments |
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Polydamas (Gold Rim) have a long gold bar. |
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Chrysalis may be green, like living leaves; |
like dead leaves. |
Butterfly Bush |
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Lantana |
Porterweed |
Spanish Needles |
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