Southern Swallowtail
Papilio alexanor
Very rare
Description
White caterpillar with black segments and orange spots. Like all Papilionidae, it bears an orange osmeterium deployed when threatened.
Information
| Family | Papilionidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 5–6 cm |
| Hairiness | glabre |
| Observation period | May to July |
| Distribution | South-east France only, and a few other European regions. Up to 1700m. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Very rare |
Host plants
- Opopanax
- Ptychotis saxifraga
- Trinia glauca
- Wild fennel
Notes
Protected species in France.