Orchard Swallowtail

Papilio aegeus

Swallowtails and birdwings (Papilionidae)

Also called Large Citrus Butterfly, Orchard Butterfly

The Orchard Swallowtail (Papilio aegeus) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Papilionidae, the swallowtails and birdwings. This site lists 2 subspecies: Papilio aegeus aegeus and Papilio aegeus ormenus. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 38 plants, including Citrus garrawayae, Citrus inodora and Geijera salicifolia. This page has 14 photos of its life cycle (early instar caterpillars, final instar caterpillars, pupae and adults) by Bob Miller. Bob Miller wrote about it in his book, Bob's Butterflies.

Subspecies

Papilio aegeus aegeus 14 photos
Papilio aegeus ormenus no photos yet

Life cycle of the Orchard Swallowtail

Orchard Swallowtail caterpillars (early instar)

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Orchard Swallowtail caterpillars (final instar)

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Orchard Swallowtail pupae

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Orchard Swallowtail adults

Male, upperside
Male, underside
Female, upperside
Female, underside

Photos by Bob Miller. Free to use for any purpose (CC0). Select a photo to enlarge it or download the original. Using these photos. Add your own photo of this butterfly.

In Bob's book

Bob wrote about this butterfly in his book:

Citrus Butterflies page 11
Orchard Swallowtail page 23