Pipevine Swallowtail, Blue Swallowtail Battus philenor (Linnaeus 1771) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Papilionidae: Papilioninae: Troidini)

Donald W. Hall

Release Date: 10/8/2023

Reviewed At: 9/24/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-in1170-2000

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an in-depth profile of the pipevine swallowtail butterfly, Battus philenor. It covers the butterfly’s nomenclature, distribution, physical description, life cycle, host plants, natural enemies, and defenses. The article also discusses the butterfly’s mimicry, pollination biology, and the ecological significance of its interactions with host plants and predators. The information is intended for both laypersons with some biological knowledge and academic audiences.

About this Publication

This document is EENY-677, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date March 2017. Revised March 2020 and September 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. This document is also available on the Featured Creatures website at http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/.

About the Authors

Donald W. Hall, emeritus professor, Entomology and Nematology Department; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Hall, D. W. (2017). Pipevine Swallowtail, Blue Swallowtail Battus philenor (Linnaeus 1771) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Papilionidae: Papilioninae: Troidini). EDIS, 2017(2). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1170-2000