Papilio aegeus
Scientific NamePapilio aegeus
FamilyPapilionidae
Conservation StatusLeast Concern
Description
The Orchard Swallowtail (Papilio aegeus) is a large swallowtail butterfly native to eastern Australia and Papua New Guinea. Males are predominantly black with prominent white patches on the hindwings, while females are polymorphic, often mimicking other species with more extensive red and white markings. Its larvae feed on citrus plants, making it a common sight in gardens and orchards.
