Swallowtail butterfly

Swallowtail Botterfly Facts!

• The butterfly has a strong and fast flight, but frequently pauses to hover over flowering herbs and sip nectar. It frequents alpine meadows and hillsides, and males are fond of congregating near summits to compete for passing females.
• The caterpillar spends the first part of its life with the appearance of a bird dropping, an effective defense against predators.