Arthopod
Anise Swallowtail
Anise Swallowtail
The scientific name of the Anise Swallowtail is Papilio Zelicaon. Its normal habitat is road edges, foothills, hillsides, and gardens. The continent it is found on is the western part of North America.
Body Shape and Description
Wingspan 52-80mm, the wings are mostly yellow with black bands along edges, yellowish-orange to red eye-spots near tails with each wing containing a pupil
Feeding Habits
The Anise Swallowtail is a herbivore. They eat parsley, fennel, and rue.
Life Cycle
- egg
- larvae (stage 1)
- larvae (stage 2)
- larvae (stage 3)
- larvae (stage 4)
- chrysalis
- butterfly