Papilio cresphontes [Cramer] Giant Swallowtail

Papilionidae

Host Plant: Lemon, Lime, and other Citrus species General description: Larvae are bird dropping mimics and sit on the UPPER surfaces of leaves. They have osmeteria which are very strong smelling when extruded. Older larvae are about 4cm (3 inches) long.   Other Images: Determined by: Gentry

Time as pupae and rearing results: Host plants in database: Poncirus trifoliata (Trifoliate orange). This was an ornamental planted in the Carrolton area in New Orleans. Parasitoids and predators: Observations and comments: These are seen around more southern towns and cities on backyard orange and lime trees and on other trees in the Rue family, such as hoptree, farther north. Location of Vouchers: Tulane University

References: Brock and Kaufman, Howe, Vines,

Collected: in New Orleans