Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly while the adults drink nectar

while the adults drink nectar from an array of beautiful flowers

it’s ready for immediate display

specifically Florida and Texas

It brings sunshine into any room

named after its distinguished discoverer Datuk Chan Chew Lun

Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly while the adults drink nectarThe spicebush swallowtail (Papilio troilus) is a widely distributed black swallowtail butterfly native to North America. Its life cycle is fascinating, involving intricate camouflage and mimicry, and takes approximately one month to complete. The adult butterfly boasts a dark brown coloration and resembles toxic Pipevine swallowtails as a protective measure against predators. The larvae have a snake like appearance, with two large eyespots and a body