Swallowtail Butterflies

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Swallowtail Butterflies

• By Harper Smith and Taylor Walls

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General Characteristics

• Found mainly in the tropics
• Brightly colored
• Tail-like projections from the hindwings

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Alaskan Swallowtail

• Found in open fields flying near the ground
• Feeds on clover and flower gardens

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Anise Swallowtail

• Jet black with white streaks
• Feeds on anise or sweet fennel

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Spicebush Swallowtail

• Males hindwing has a greenish color
• Feeds on Spicebush, Sweet Bay, and Prickly Ash

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Giant Swallowtail

• Have a bright yellow underside in contrast to the
  brown upperside
• Feeds on Prickly Ash and Hop trees

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Sizes of Swallowtails