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The black swallowtail butterfly is scientifically known as Papilio polyxenes. This species is commonly found in North America and is easily recognizable by its striking black and yellow coloration. The name "polyxenes" is derived from Greek mythology, referring to a character associated with transformation and beauty.
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What does Black Swallowtail mean in latin?
Papilio polyxenes is the Latin name of the Black Swallowtail, which is also called the American or parsnip swallowtail.
What is the difference between black swallowtail caterpillars and swallowtail caterpillars?
Easy black swallowtail caterpillars are smaller caterpillars. SwallowTail caterpillars are bigger than black swallow tail caterpillars
How would you write the correct scientific name for the common name Black Swallowtail?
Black swallowtail is the common name and Papilio polyxenes is the scientific name.
What is a black swallowtail butterfly's prey?
Black swallowtail butterflies feed on nectar from varying types of flowers. They don't have prey.
Where in the U.S. could you find a black swallowtail butterfly?
The black swallowtail is present throughout much of North America.
How long for a swallowtail to emerge from its cocoon?
Black Swallowtail butterflies stay in their cocoon for 9 to 11 days.
What is the size of a Black Swallowtail butterfly?
The average Swallowtail butterfly has a wingspan of 3 1/8 to 4 inches.
What is the size of the black swallowtail butterfly?
The average Swallowtail butterfly has a wingspan of 3 1/8 to 4 inches.
What eats black swallowtail larvae?
simple they eat Parsley, Fennel and Dill
What kind of caterpillar is green with black stripes and eats parsley?
black swallowtail
Were in the us could you find a black swallowtail butterfly?
i think in sanardo
Richard was observing black swallowtail butterflies in the field. Which one of these is an observation he made about a black swallowtail butterfly?
Richard observed that the black swallowtail butterfly has striking black wings adorned with vibrant blue and yellow spots. He noted its graceful flight pattern as it flitted from flower to flower, feeding on nectar. Additionally, he remarked on the butterfly's distinctive tail-like extensions on its hindwings, which add to its unique appearance.
