: Like other swallowtails, the caterpillars possess an osmeterium , a forked orange gland that emits a foul-smelling odor when they feel threatened.
: Adults primarily feed on nectar from flowers like lantana, echinacea, and buddleia . Download papilio ornythion gd592e4917 640 jpg
: Adults are typically active from April through September , likely producing two generations per year. Behavior & Defense : Like other swallowtails, the caterpillars possess an