Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes)

               The Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes) is a large black, brightly marked butterfly.

Both sexes are similarly marked, with rounded brownish black wings rimmed with yellow spots and crossed by another broad V-shaped yellow band. The underside of the wing has an orange stripe parallel with the body. It is similar to the Spicebush Swallowtail and Black Swallowtail but wing patterns are somewhat different.

Its wingspan is in the 3.5"- 5.5" range.

This butterfly is a common visitor to moist wooded areas and swamps, and will roost communally in oaks and palmetto trees.

It is found along the Gulf coast from Texas to Florida, and up the Atlantic coast thru the Carolina's.

Favorite nectar plants of the Palamedes Swallowtail include sweet pepper bush, thistles, blue flag, azalea, pentas, and verbena.

Among its hosts are plants of the Laurel family, especially Red Bay.

I found this one in Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area. Osceola County, Florida.

Taken on: March 17, 2019

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