McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / SwallowtailGiant
BUTTERFLY GALLERY - Large Butterflies
Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223

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SwallowtailGiant Common Name:
Giant Swallowtail
 
 
Scientific Name: Papilio cresphontes

 

Habitat & Flight Period: Woodland areas / May - August

 

Comment: Largest butterfly in McHenry County with a wingspan of 4-6 inches. Larvae resemble bird droppings and chrysalides resemble dead leaves. The caterpillars feed at night upon the leaves of the Prickly Ash tree. Mostly yellow underwings and body.