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Life Cycle of Butterflies

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Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes)

Family: Swallowtail (Papilionidae)

Subfamily: Swallowtail (Papilioninae)

Average Wingspan: 4" - 6 1/4"

Habitat: Fields, wooded areas, citrus orchards

Plants That Attract This Butterfly

• Nectar Plants (What is this?)
  Butterfly Bush, Dianthus Family, Lantana, Swamp Milkweed , Sunflower, Salvia
  
• Host Plants (What is this?)
  Prickly Ash, Rue

* May not be available for purchase at your local nursery.

Note: Always check a plant's Hardiness Zone to make sure it will grow in your area. (What Is My Hardiness Zone?)

Where To Buy Plants

Butterfly Flight Range Map

Photo Credits:
Open Wing - Big Stock Photo
Closed wing - Big Stock Photo
Eggs - Regina Cutter Edwards
Caterpillar - Regina Cutter Edwards