Floridian butterflies
The Black Swallowtail is one of Florida's most common garden butterflies. Its plump, green larvae, often referred to as parsley worms, feed on many cultivated herbs, and may even become a minor nuisance pest. With a wingspan of 2.5-4.2 inches, the Black Swallowtail is equally at home along country roads, urban gardens, and meadows. Male butterflies have a strong rapid flight and frequently perch on low vegetation. Both sexes of the Black Swallowtail are extremely fond of flowers and readily stop to feed on nectar. This butterfly is one of six different species that mimic the toxic Pipevine Swallowtail to gain protection from predators.
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