Schaus= Swallowtail (LEP11) Papilio aristodemus
Sometimes called the Ponceanus Swallowtail, it is an endangered
species. Destruction of its tropical
hardwood hammock habitat in Florida has brought it near extinction. Efforts have been made to save it. The general color below is mustard yellow
with brown bands. The large patch on
the hindwing is rusty-red, lined by sky-blue on its outer edge. It is shown feeding on nectar of red hibiscus. |