After reaching maturity, the larvae emerge from the host and bury themselves in the ground, turning into pupae. Then, they mature into adult flies in two to three weeks. Experts estimate that over ...

More information: Charles J. DeRoller et al, A cryptic new species of tiger swallowtail (Lepidoptera, Papilionidae) from eastern North America, ZooKeys (2025). DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1228.142202 ...

Papilio is a large genus of swallowtail butterflies within the family Papilionidae. The only representative of the tribe Papilionini, the genus includes about 200 scientifically recognized species.