Graphium angolanus

Angola White Lady Swallowtail

Basic Information

General information

Family: “Papilionidae”
Sub Family: “Papilioninae”
Estimated Lifespan 4 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 515
First Flown On: 10/14/02
Last Flown On: 02/06/23

Species Range:

“Africa”

Host plants:

Annona senegalensis
Sphedamnocarpus pruriens
Uvaria

Food Source

The adults of this species will nectar from a variety of flowers.

Habitat

This butterfly can be found in savannah, acacia scrub and dry open woodland habitats.

Life history

Eggs are laid singly on the upper surface of young leaves of the hostplant.

Flights

This butterfly can be found in flight year-round.

Fun Facts

This butterfly is one of two species of African Graphium butterflies, or Swordtail that is actually tailless.