Emerald Swallowtail

Emerald Swallowtail Butterfly with wings open. The top wings are long and narrow and bottom winds have several rounded points. The butterfly is black with many tiny green spots giving it a solid green appearance. There is a solid bright green stripe that forms a ‘V’ across the wings. The long tail points are black.

Emerald Swallowtail | Papilio palinurus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Common Name: Emerald Swallowtail
Scientific Name: Papilio palinurus
Family: Papilionidae
Subfamily: Papilioninae
Tribe: Papilionini
Wingspan: 6.0 to 6.5 in
Place of origin: Southeast Asia

Butterflies in the exhibit are raised on butterfly farms around the world. This form of sustainable agriculture helps protect natural forest habitats from destruction and promote local economic growth.

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