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Swallowtail Butterfly
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Common Name: Swallowtail Butterfly
Order: Lepidoptera Family: Papilionidae Pest Status: Swallowtail butterflies are not pests. Appearance: Swallowtails are large, beautiful, butterflies that have distinctive yellow-and-black wings with a long "tail" on the end of each hindwing. Life Cycle: Females lay their eggs on the undersides of leaves. Eggs hatch within two weeks into tiny caterpillars that take about one month to grow to full size. A pupa takes about 24 hours to complete development. Where to Collect: Swallowtails are often found flying in rural areas where there are plenty of diverse plants. They are strong fliers, but usually can be netted by agile and patient collectors. |
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