Papilionidae: Papilioninae

56.003 (BF1539) Swallowtail Papilio machaon, Linnaeus, 1758

KR06960

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General Information

This species, which used to be found at Wicken Fen, is now only found in the Norfolk Broads.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: M: 76-83mm, F: 86-93mm
Foodplant(s): Milk-parsley (Peucedanum palustre)
Flying: Two generations, late May-early July and August
UK Presence: Resident

Habitat

Open fens and marshes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, black, yellow, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5