Old World Swallowtail (LEP12) Papilio
machaon Mostly
an arctic butterfly in North America, it is common in Europe and Asia. The black wings have broad yellow bands
and are peppered with yellow scales near the body. A row of blue-scaled patches runs around the hindwing above the
black tails, ending in a large orange spot that is rimmed with black and
capped with blue. Also called
Artemisia Swallowtail |