Polydamas Swallowtail (Battus polydamas)

In the US, found primarily in central to southern Florida and in south Texas.
Polydamas Swallowtail (Battus polydamas)
Miami-Dade Co., FL
17 Sep 2016

This species is difficult to photograph because they rarely seem to sit still during the day.


Polydamas Swallowtail (Battus polydamas)
Miami-Dade Co., FL
17 Sep 2016

Polydamas Swallowtail (Battus polydamas) caterpillar
Miami-Dade Co., FL
17 Sep 2016

Larvae feed on species of pipevines.


Polydamas Swallowtail (Battus polydamas) caterpillar
Miami-Dade Co., FL
17 Sep 2016

Polydamas Swallowtail (Battus polydamas) caterpillar
Miami-Dade Co., FL
17 Sep 2016


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