Old World Swallowtail
Papilio machaon, the Old World swallowtail, is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae. The butterfly is also known as the common yellow swallowtail or simply the swallowtail (a common name applied to all members of the family, but this species was the first to be given the name). It is the type species of the genus Papilio. This widespread species is found in much of the Palearctic and in North America.
+65 more recorded host plant(s)
This week, we’re revisiting a significant moment in local conservation history. In November 2005, Gefle Dagblad published an article highlighting the importance of protecting the deciduous trees along Testeboån.
