Graphium antheus

Large Striped Swordtail

Basic Information

General information

Family: “Papilionidae”
Sub Family: “Papilioninae”
Estimated Lifespan 9 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 720
First Flown On: 11/12/02
Last Flown On: 01/20/23

Species Range:

“Africa”

Host plants:

Uvaria caffra
Artabotrys monteiroae
Annona reticulata

Food Source

The adult butterfly of this species is a nectar feeder and will feed from a variety of flowers. Males can be seen puddling at moist areas.

Habitat

This butterfly can be found in forested habitats.

Life history

Eggs are laid singly on the tips of young shoots on the hostplant.

Flights

This butterfly can be found in flight year-round.

Fun Facts

This species of butterfly has a strong, rapid flight pattern.