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Polydamas Swallowtail (Battus p. polydamas)
DORSAL
VENTRAL
Collected: Arthur A. Brown July 16, 1943 at Kiest Park, Dallas, Texas
Currently in the permanent collection of the Dallas Museum of Natural History, Dallas, Texas
Caterpillar Hostplants | Various Pipevine species, including our native Virginia Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia serpentaria), as well as the non-native Calico Flower (Aristolochia elegans) andWhite-Veined Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia fimbriata). Like the Pipevine Swallowtail, larvae have two forms -- dark and light, caused by exposure to the sun. Those feeding in the open sunlight are lighter in color while those in dappled light or shade are darker in appearance. |
Area
Sighting Locations | |
Seasonal Flight Data | Most likely Summer or Fall. |
General Notes | A rare stray to the Dallas area, this species most likely would not show up in the area until mid to late Summer or early Fall. Woodlands, fields and gardens. |
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