ZEBRA SWALLOWTAIL
Recognized by its bold black-and-white striped wings and long tails, the zebra swallowtail is closely tied to pawpaw trees, the sole host for its caterpillars. Adults are frequent visitors to spring wildflowers, where they feed on nectar and contribute to pollination. The butterflies’ delicate tails often serve as decoys for predators, breaking off in attacks to allow escape. They bring dramatic elegance to coastal and woodland landscapes.