Papilio phorcas

Green Banded Swallowtail

Basic Information

General information

Family: Papilionidae
Sub Family: Papilioninae
Estimated Lifespan 14 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 227
First Flown On: 10/21/02
Last Flown On: 06/17/16

Species Range:

  • Africa

Host plants:

  • Vepris
  • Teclea

Food Source

The Green-banded Swallowtail adult nectars from flowers.

Habitat

This butterfly is common in the forested parts of Africa.

Flights

This butterfly can be seen in flight year-round.