Pale-spotted Swallowtail

Female Pale-spotted Swallowtail | Papilio erostatus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Female Pale-spotted Swallowtail butterfly with closed wings. Butterfly is black with red marking on the lower wing.

Female Pale-spotted Swallowtail | Papilio erostatus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Male Pale-spotted Swallowtail butterfly with closed wings. Butterfly is black with red marking on the lower wing.

Male Pale-spotted Swallowtail | Papilio erostatus | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden

Male Pale-spotted Swallowtail butterfly with open wings. Butterfly is black with white marking on the lower wing. The lower wing ends in several points.

Common Name: Pale-spotted Swallowtail
Scientific Name: Papilio erostatus
Family: Papilionidae
Subfamily: Papilioninae
Tribe: Papilionini
Wingspan: 3.5 to 4.3 in
Place of origin: Central America

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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