Swallowtail - Papilio machaon
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Species Description
The native subspecies britannicus is restricted to the Norfolk Broads but the continental subspecies gorganus occurs as a migrant and has been widely observed; predominantly in the south. Habitat includes: Fens and marshes though the migrant may be found anywhere, including gardens. Food Plant: The native race feeds solely on Milk-parsley (Peucedanum palustre) but the continental form is less fussy and will use a variety of umbellifers such as Wild Carrot (Daucus carota), Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) and Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). Flight period: mid May to early July with a second smaller generation sometimes occurring from mid August to late September).
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Subspecies
| name | latinname | species | sightings | media | image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swallowtail | Papilio machaon subsp. britannicus | 1 | 1 | 4 |  |