: Like other swallowtails, the caterpillars possess an osmeterium , a forked orange gland that emits a foul-smelling odor when they feel threatened.
: The upper side of the wings is primarily black with a pale yellow band crossed by black veins. Download papilio ornythion gd592e4917 640 jpg
: Young larvae are known to mimic bird droppings to hide from predators. : Like other swallowtails, the caterpillars possess an
: Caterpillars feed on the leaves of citrus trees and other plants in the Rutaceae family. : Like other swallowtails
: Adults primarily feed on nectar from flowers like lantana, echinacea, and buddleia .
: Typically ranges from 3.3 to 4.5 inches (83–115 mm).