Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly Callosamia promethea

Callosamia promethea

It brings sunshine into any room

Its larvae primarily consume legumes and kurrajong plants

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Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly Callosamia prometheaThe spicebush swallowtail (Papilio troilus) is a widely distributed black swallowtail butterfly native to North America. Its life cycle is fascinating, involving intricate camouflage and mimicry, and takes approximately one month to complete. The adult butterfly boasts a dark brown coloration and resembles toxic Pipevine swallowtails as a protective measure against predators. The larvae have a snake like appearance, with two large eyespots and a body