: Caterpillars feed on the leaves of citrus trees and other plants in the Rutaceae family.
: Females appear in two forms: one looks nearly identical to the male, while the other is mostly black with gray-green marginal spots on the hindwing. Habitat & Lifecycle Download papilio ornythion gd592e4917 640 jpg
: Typically ranges from 3.3 to 4.5 inches (83–115 mm). : Caterpillars feed on the leaves of citrus
: Primarily found in Mexico and Guatemala . It is a rare visitor to Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and occasionally as far north as Kansas. : Primarily found in Mexico and Guatemala
: Unlike similar species, its tails are wide and entirely black, though some males may show a thin yellow streak on the underside.
: Like other swallowtails, the caterpillars possess an osmeterium , a forked orange gland that emits a foul-smelling odor when they feel threatened.