Old World Swallowtail
Papilio machaon
Insects and ArachnidsConservation: Not Evaluated
A large yellow-and-black swallowtail butterfly with blue and red spots near its tails, found across Europe, Asia and North America. Its caterpillars feed on fennel, carrot and related plants.
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