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The adult Dingy Swallowtail butterfly has a wing span of around 70mm. It originally came from the
subtropical areas in eastern Australia, but can now be found in temperate areas,
such as Adelaide and other parts of South Australia. Its foodplants are citrus
trees, such as grape-fruit, lemon, lime, mandarin, and orange trees. The female
prefers to lay eggs on the large-leaved types of citrus, such as lemon and
orange trees. The larvae normally eat the leaves and soft new growth of the foodplant,
but sometimes the flowers and buds are eaten as well. |
