The Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) is a butterfly with black wings marked by yellow spots and blue iridescence on the hindwings, especially in females.
Habitat: Found in open areas such as meadows, fields, gardens, marshes, and roadsides.
Range: Found from southern Canada through much of the United States and Central America into northern South America.
Diet: Caterpillars feed on plants in the carrot family, including dill, parsley, fennel, and Queen Anne’s lace, while adults drink nectar from flowers such as milkweed and thistle. It’s a butterfly you should find in your garden!
Interesting Fact: When threatened, Black Swallowtail caterpillars can extend a bright orange, forked gland behind their head that releases a strong odor to deter predators.
Add a touch of natural beauty to your laptop, water bottle, phone case, car, or any other surface with this waterproof sticker. Featuring a life-size Black Swallowtail Butterfly on a white background, this irregularly-shaped, matte laminated sticker is suited for both indoor and outdoor use.
Shipping Details: Your sticker will be carefully packaged and shipped to you in an envelope via First Class USPS mail.
Note: This listing is for one waterproof sticker.
Copyright Nora Steele 2026
Images may not be reproduced, resold or used in any form without written consent.
The Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) is a butterfly with black wings marked by yellow spots and blue iridescence on the hindwings, especially in females.
Habitat: Found in open areas such as meadows, fields, gardens, marshes, and roadsides.
Range: Found from southern Canada through much of the United States and Central America into northern South America.
Diet: Caterpillars feed on plants in the carrot family, including dill, parsley, fennel, and Queen Anne’s lace, while adults drink nectar from flowers such as milkweed and thistle. It’s a butterfly you should find in your garden!
Interesting Fact: When threatened, Black Swallowtail caterpillars can extend a bright orange, forked gland behind their head that releases a strong odor to deter predators.
Add a touch of natural beauty to your laptop, water bottle, phone case, car, or any other surface with this waterproof sticker. Featuring a life-size Black Swallowtail Butterfly on a white background, this irregularly-shaped, matte laminated sticker is suited for both indoor and outdoor use.
Shipping Details: Your sticker will be carefully packaged and shipped to you in an envelope via First Class USPS mail.
Note: This listing is for one waterproof sticker.
Copyright Nora Steele 2026
Images may not be reproduced, resold or used in any form without written consent.
