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Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

This swallowtail is named after one of its host plants, the Northern Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)

All Lifestages Adults Caterpillars Pupae
Newly Emerged Spicebush Swallowtail
Male Spicebush Swallowtail
Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar inside Sassafras Leaf
Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar
Female Spicebush Swallowtail
Spicebush Swallowtail Nectaring on Florida Flame Azalea
Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar
Spicebush Swallowtail Chrysalis

Host Plants