Battus polystictus

Battus polystictus · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Papilionidae

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Battus polystictus
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Battus polystictus lives in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina. Its caterpillars eat three species of Aristolochia plants.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

Found in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina.

Source: Wikipedia

Questions people ask

Where is Battus polystictus found?

It occurs in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina.

Source: Wikipedia

What do the caterpillars of Battus polystictus eat?

They feed on three Aristolochia species: A. brasiliensis, A. fimbriata and A. triangularis.

Source: Wikipedia

Same family (Papilionidae)

Eastern Tiger SwallowtailEastern Tiger SwallowtailPapilio glaucusBlack SwallowtailBlack SwallowtailPapilio polyxenesPipevine SwallowtailPipevine SwallowtailBattus philenorOld World SwallowtailOld World SwallowtailPapilio machaonSpicebush SwallowtailSpicebush SwallowtailPapilio troilusEastern Giant SwallowtailEastern Giant SwallowtailHeraclides cresphontesDamages trees, gardens or crops

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battus_polystictus

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