Swallowtail butterflies are large, colorful butterflies in the family Papilionidae, and include over 550 species. Though the majority are tropical, members of the family inhabit every continent except Antarctica. The family includes the largest butterflies in the world, the birdwing butterflies of the genus Ornithoptera.
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Their world
Beautiful pollinators in steep decline; native plants and pesticide-free gardens bring them back fast.
Least ConcernVulnerableExtinct
Red List status of butterflies & moths as a group
One thing you can do for them today
Plant one native flower
Native plants feed local pollinators and birds far better than ornamentals.
Adopt a daily habit the swallowtail butterfly will feel. Open the app