: Adults primarily feed on nectar from flowers like lantana, echinacea, and buddleia .
: Females appear in two forms: one looks nearly identical to the male, while the other is mostly black with gray-green marginal spots on the hindwing. Habitat & Lifecycle Download papilio ornythion gd592e4917 640 jpg
The ( Papilio ornythion ) is a striking butterfly native to Mexico and Guatemala, occasionally appearing as a rare stray in the southern United States. Often confused with the common Giant Swallowtail, this species is distinguished by its all-black tails and a unique wing pattern where yellow bands meet at the tip rather than crossing in an "X". Visual Characteristics : Adults primarily feed on nectar from flowers
: Typically ranges from 3.3 to 4.5 inches (83–115 mm). Download papilio ornythion gd592e4917 640 jpg