The Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) faces predation from various birds, such as sparrows and starlings, which are attracted to its colorful wings. Additionally, other predators include larger insects like dragonflies and Spiders, which may capture swallowtail larvae or adults. Parasitic wasps can also pose a threat to their caterpillars. Overall, these predators contribute to the natural population control of this butterfly species.
Compared to other butterfly species, black swallowtail butterflies live long lives. As long as they avoid predators and are able to obtain food, they can live for up to a year.
Birds, spiders and other such predators may consume swallowtail butterflies but they are not recommended for human consumption.
simple they eat Parsley, Fennel and Dill
Predators of zebra swallowtail butterflies include birds, spiders, dragonflies, robber flies and other insects.
tigers, lions, snakes, snails, bears, spiders, worms, coral, and sponges
Spiders, birds, and lizards.- Helena robertson
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The first butterfly ever scientifically described is Papilio machaon, The Swallowtail. It is also sometimes called "Old World Swallowtail" to distinguish it from the many hundreds of other swallowtail species described since then. The type specimen of it still exists. Regardless of any taxonomic changes that ever take place, that one original P. machaon specimen will ALWAYS be considered a butterfly.
Scarce Swallowtail was created in 1758.
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Easy black swallowtail caterpillars are smaller caterpillars. SwallowTail caterpillars are bigger than black swallow tail caterpillars
Papilio polyxenes is the Latin name of the Black Swallowtail, which is also called the American or parsnip swallowtail.