Black Swallowtail
Scientific Name: Papilio polyxenes Found in Alabama: Statewide Diet: Herbivore (eats plants) Learn more about… |
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Black Swallowtail Butterfly in Habitat Paul Brennan Click image to enlarge it |
CLASSIFICATION | ||
What type of animal am I?
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The Black Swallowtail is an INSECT! |
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ADULT BUTTERFLY | |||
Black Swallowtail Butterfly
Wikimedia – Derek Ramsey Click image to enlarge it |
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MALE
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FEMALE
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Black Swallowtail Male |
Black Swallowtail Female |
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ADAPTATIONS | |
PHYSICAL ADAPTATIONS | |
Black swallowtail caterpillars avoid animals that want to eat them: | |
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Black swallowtails have long straw-like mouthparts: | |
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Butterflies have compound eyes: | |
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BEHAVIORAL ADAPTATIONS | |
Black swallowtails are diurnal: | |
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Black swallowtails are territorial: | |
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LIFE CYCLE | |||
Stages of a Black Swallowtail's Life Cycle |
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Four life Cycle Stages of the Black Swallowtail | ||||
1. Egg: |
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2. Larvae (caterpillar): |
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3. Pupa: |
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4. Adult: |
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NATURAL Habitat Needs |
ADULTS | YOUNG |
Food |
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Water |
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Shelter |
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Places to Raise Young |
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BACKYARD Habitat Needs |
ADULTS | YOUNG |
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Water |
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Shelter |
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Places to Raise Young |
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ECOLOGICAL ROLE | |
Animals play an important ecological role in the health of habitats and ecosystems. | |
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INFORMATION SOURCES FOR THIS SPECIES
Putnam, Patti; Putnam, Milt (1997). North America's Favorite Butterflies. |
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