Southern Swallowtail

Papilio alexanor
Papilionidae
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Description

White caterpillar with black segments and orange spots. Like all Papilionidae, it bears an orange osmeterium deployed when threatened.

Information
Size
5–6 cm
Observation period
May to July
Toxicity
No
Rarity
Very rare
Host plants
OpopanaxPtychotis saxifragaTrinia glaucaWild fennel
Distribution

South-east France only, and a few other European regions. Up to 1700m.

Notes

Protected species in France.