The larval food plant for Papilio antimachus, also known as the African giant swallowtail or giant African swallowtail, is Citrus species, particularly Citrus species in the Rutaceae family. The larvae feed on the leaves of Citrus plants during their development stages.
Papilio antimachus, commonly known as the giant swallowtail butterfly, primarily feeds on the nectar of various flowering plants as an adult. The caterpillars of this species typically feed on the leaves of plants from the family Rutaceae, such as citrus trees. The choice of host plants is crucial for their development and survival during the larval stage.
Papilio erskinei was created in 1886.
The Papillio antimachus butterfly is also called the Giant African Swallowtail. Facts about the butterfly include a wing span from 7-inches to 9-inches. Their wings are brown and red they have a yellow body, and are part of the Papiliondae family.
Papilio euterpinus was created in 1868.
Papilio caiguanabus was created in 1851.
Papilio luzviae was created in 1991.
Papilio leucotaenia was created in 1908.
Papilio neyi was created in 1909.
Papilio paeon was created in 1836.
Papilio paris was created in 1758.
Papilio polyxenes was created in 1775.