Fuscous Swallowtail

Papilio fuscus

Swallowtails and birdwings (Papilionidae)

Also called Canopus Butterfly, Canopus Swallowtail, Capaneus Butterfly, Northern Citrus Butterfly

The Fuscous Swallowtail (Papilio fuscus) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Papilionidae, the swallowtails and birdwings. This site lists 3 subspecies: Papilio fuscus canopus, Papilio fuscus capaneus and Papilio fuscus indicatus. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 20 plants, including Citrus garrawayae, Citrus inodora and Citrus australasica. This page has 10 photos of its life cycle (later instar caterpillars, final instar caterpillars, pupae and adults) by Bob Miller. Bob Miller wrote about it in his book, Bob's Butterflies.

Subspecies

Papilio fuscus canopus no photos yet
Papilio fuscus capaneus 10 photos
Papilio fuscus indicatus no photos yet

Life cycle of the Fuscous Swallowtail

Fuscous Swallowtail caterpillars (later instar)

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Fuscous Swallowtail caterpillars (final instar)

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Fuscous Swallowtail pupae

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Fuscous 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
Fuscous Swallowtail page 27