Papilio swallowtail L
The king butterfly or large corer Papilio machaon
In adults, the wing span varies between 70 and 90 millimeters.
At the level of the forewings, on a dark blue background, there are orange-yellow spots.
The hindwings each have a tail and a dark blue and red eyespot.
It flies almost all year round.
Its caterpillar develops on umbellifers, particularly on carrots and rue (Ruta graveolens).
In adults, the wing span varies between 70 and 90 millimeters.
At the level of the forewings, on a dark blue background, there are orange-yellow spots.
The hindwings each have a tail and a dark blue and red eyespot.
It flies almost all year round.
Its caterpillar develops on umbellifers, particularly on carrots and rue (Ruta graveolens).