Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor)
Male Pipevine Swallowtail
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This tailed beauty has a shiny blue body and white spots on the upper side of the hind wings. The blue underneath the hindwings encircles one row of orange colors. These swift fliers are usually low to the ground and do not stay at one flower for a long time. They enjoy open wooded areas and forest edges.
The chrysalis resembles dried leaves, so they are well camouflaged. They are either brown and tan or yellow and green, depending on their pupate location. They overwinter as pupa and are amazing creatures to welcome into your garden.
See the Pipevine Swallowtail Caterpillar on the move to find a safe place to pupate.
Pipevine Swallowtail Life Cycle
Round Red Eggs
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Red Caterpillars on Leaf
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Full-grown Red Larva
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Black Caterpillar with Red Spots
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Feeding on Pinevine Stem
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Caterpillars Eating Leaf
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Black Caterpillar with Red Spots
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Pupating Next to Chrysalis
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Chrysalises Side by Side
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Green Chrysalis Camouflage by Plant
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Brown Chrysalis
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Brown Chrysalis Camouflage on Wood
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Male Underside Wing
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Butterfly Wings Old and Worn
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Black Female Butterfly
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Recently Emerged
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Pipevine Swallowtail Host and Nectar Plants
Host Plants for the Pipevine Swallowtail: (What is this?)
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Pipevine Swallowtail Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Swallowtails & Parnassians (Papilionidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: Swallowtail (Papilioninae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 2 3/4 in. to 5 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Open wooded areas, forests
Similar To: Red-spotted Purple
Pipevine Swallowtail Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
