Papilionobilis, the noble swallowtail, is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae. It is found in Africa.
The larvae feed onUgandan greenheart, species of evergreen tree native to Africa.
Having discovered a fondness for insects while pursuing her degree in Biology, Randi Jones was quite bugged to know that people usually dismissed these little creatures as “creepy-crawlies”.
The following list of butterflies are found in Maine. Clicking on the text link will show you a picture of the butterfly and which specific counties in Maine the butterfly is found in. Each link also provides more information about the butterfly’s identification and life history. This will help you decide which Butterfly Nectar Plants and Butterfly Host Plants you will want…
The following list of butterflies are found in Indiana. Clicking on the text link will show you a picture of the butterfly and which specific counties in Indiana the butterfly is found in. Each link also provides more information about the butterfly’s identification and life history. This will help you decide which Butterfly Nectar Plants and Butterfly Host Plants you will want…
We humans, don’t know all the things that may help or harm Monarch Butterfly populations. Here is a list of five things we believe are currently threatening the Monarchs (and other butterflies), and what you can do to help. 1. Milkweed Since native milkweed species are the only food Monarch Butterfly larvae can eat, protecting…
The following list of butterflies are found in Rhode Island. Clicking on the text link will show you a picture of the butterfly and which specific counties in Rhode Island the butterfly is found in. Each link also provides more information about the butterfly’s identification and life history. This will help you decide which Butterfly Nectar Plants and Butterfly Host Plants you…
One of the many wonderful things to see in North America is the flight of the Monarch Butterflies. Every year, following the seasons, these orange-black-and-white butterflies travel almost the entire length of the continent. In early spring and early autumn, thousands flap from the southern States to the oyamel fir groves of Mexico, converging in…
The following list of butterflies are found in Missouri. Clicking on the text link will show you a picture of the butterfly and which specific counties in Missouri the butterfly is found in. Each link also provides more information about the butterfly’s identification and life history. This will help you decide which Butterfly Nectar Plants and Butterfly Host Plants you will want…