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Swallowtail Butterflies
With over 550 species of this large, colorful butterfly present on all continents except Antarctica, the Swallowtail is well represented across the world. Questions about Swallowtail butterflies can be asked here.
143 Questions
What are the Natural enemies of the Swallowtail Butterflies?
Monarch eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises, and adult butterflies are eaten by many different predators. Included are spiders, wasps, some bird species, and many more predators. Parasitoids such as tachinid flies also eat Monarch chrysalises - from the inside out!
Does a tiger swallowtail butterfly grow back its wings?
Butterflies' wings are very fragile and break easily. They are coated with fine powder that will easily rub off if they are handled and they tear very easily. Preserved, dried specimens are mounted on a board with a pin. They should only ever be handled with the pin because the wings are even more fragile when they are dry; they become brittle.
Where do yellow swallowtail butterflies lay their eggs?
well, to put it in a positive way, i think it takes a butterfly at least 1 week then a week after, it hatches then another week later it makes its own Cacoon. then the life-cycle starts again and again and again...
Why is the swallowtail butterfly like a skunk?
The swallowtail butterfly is like a skunk in that both use bright coloration as a warning to potential predators. The swallowtail’s vivid colors signal that it may be toxic or unpalatable, while the skunk’s striking black and white fur serves as a visual deterrent due to its unpleasant odor. Both creatures leverage their distinctive appearances to enhance their survival by discouraging attacks from animals that have learned to associate their colors with danger.
What are facts about zebra swallowtail butterflies?
nThe males like to "puddle". Puddling is gathering at mud or sandy puddling and sipping minerals from the moisture. Create a mud or sandy puddle in your yard to attract these butterflies.
and the like to do eachother:)!!!!!!
What do swallowtail butterflies eat?
They only consume the flesh of humans with a third Chromosome 21.
How does a black swallowtail camouflage?
Depending on their habitat, black swallowtails will make their chrysalis whatever color that appropriately matches the area they pupate on.
The animals that eat a caterpillar or butterfly include spiders, frogs, lizards and birds.
Do black swallow tails live in a group?
No, they are not social insects. But because they prefer to live near their host plant, if you have some of the correct plant in the area, you may see many black swallowtails in the area as well, just because they all want to lay eggs on the same plants. They don't "live together" though.
Two tailed Swallowtail butterfly life expectancy?
On June 17th of this year (2008) my kids and I found a newly eclosed Two-tailed Swallowtail butterfly. We could tell that it had just eclosed because its wings were still wrinkly and it could not fly. It seemed awfully vulnerable where it was so we brought it in to sit on a flowering plant, we assumed that it would finish drying its wings and then it would be able to fly. Sadly, its wings never did fully form and it was still flightless so we decided to care for it ourselves. We did some research and discovered that it was a female Two-tailed butterfly and that she would nectar from dandylions. This was a good thing as dandylions are one of very few flowers blooming in mid-June around here (Montana.) We brought her fresh flowers twice a day. She lived until July 8th; about three weeks.
Where is the Black Swallowtail Butterfly in the food chain?
It would be right near the bottom, next to plants.
Does the swallowtail butterfly live in Florida?
Yes. Zebra swallowtails, Eastern Tiger swallowtails, Spicebush swallowtails and Black swallowtails, just to name a few, are all native to Florida.
What does a black swallowtail do for defense?
it uses it beak to smash Pokemon and yugioh cards to kill them and then it gets 1kil and 4000 life points then it turns into piplup and evolves into a chimcahr and it evolves into a random yugioh card!
Why do you find swallowtail butterflies feeding in the dirt?
Male butterflies of different species will sometimes feed in mud or dung as a way to gather minerals.
Is a swallowtail butterfly the same as a monarch butterfly?
No, they are from different famillies, Mornarchs are from the Danaidae familly while Swallowtails are from the Papilionidae familly. Mornarchs Migrate every winter while Swallowtails don't. At the same time, many Swallowtails have tailwings while Mornarches don't. No, they are from different famillies, Mornarchs are from the Danaidae familly while Swallowtails are from the Papilionidae familly. Mornarchs Migrate every winter while Swallowtails don't. At the same time, many Swallowtails have tailwings while Mornarches don't. No, they are from different famillies, Mornarchs are from the Danaidae familly while Swallowtails are from the Papilionidae familly. Mornarchs Migrate every winter while Swallowtails don't. At the same time, many Swallowtails have tailwings while Mornarches don't.
Ants, wasps, flies, birds, snakes, toads, rats, lizards and some types of monkeys eat butterflies.
Is a zebra swallowtail butterfly a consumer?
I think so, cuz some zebras hunt their own
food and some depend on other animals to get food for them
until they are strong enough ( especially the ones which are pregnant ).
So the answer should be both,
either they hunt animals or they depend on others :)
Hope you find it useful!!
Does a black swallowtail butterfly eat parsley?
The larval stage of Eastern Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) does have parsley as one of its host plants, meaning: the caterpillars eat parsley (as well as dill and carrot tops.) If you see them in your garden-- don't kill them! Plant more parsley and enjoy the beautiful adult stage.
