: Unlike similar species, its tails are wide and entirely black, though some males may show a thin yellow streak on the underside.

: Typically ranges from 3.3 to 4.5 inches (83–115 mm).

: Frequently found in citrus groves and gardens.

: Females appear in two forms: one looks nearly identical to the male, while the other is mostly black with gray-green marginal spots on the hindwing. Habitat & Lifecycle

: Adults primarily feed on nectar from flowers like lantana, echinacea, and buddleia .

: Like other swallowtails, the caterpillars possess an osmeterium , a forked orange gland that emits a foul-smelling odor when they feel threatened.

: Caterpillars feed on the leaves of citrus trees and other plants in the Rutaceae family.