The Zebra Swallowtail (Protographium marcellus) Is a striking butterfly with pale white to greenish-white wings marked by bold black stripes, long, pointed tails on its hindwings, and small blue and red markings near the tail. Its wingspan is approximately 2½–4 inches. Spring individuals are smaller and paler, while summer butterflies tend to have longer tails and darker stripes.
Diet: Caterpillars feed almost exclusively on pawpaw leaves (Asimina species), especially the common pawpaw. Adults drink nectar from flowers, and they may gather on damp soil to obtain minerals.
Range: Eastern North America, from southern New England west to the eastern Great Plains and south to Florida and Texas.
Habitat: Moist deciduous woodlands, forest edges, stream corridors, river bottoms, and other areas where pawpaw trees grow. Adults may venture into nearby open fields to find flowering plants.
Interesting Fact: The zebra swallowtail has a close relationship with pawpaw trees—its caterpillars depend on their leaves for food. Females lay their eggs individually on pawpaw leaves rather than in clusters. The species also has distinct spring and summer forms, with the summer butterflies sporting especially long tails.
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-sized Zebra 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 Zebra Swallowtail (Protographium marcellus) Is a striking butterfly with pale white to greenish-white wings marked by bold black stripes, long, pointed tails on its hindwings, and small blue and red markings near the tail. Its wingspan is approximately 2½–4 inches. Spring individuals are smaller and paler, while summer butterflies tend to have longer tails and darker stripes.
Diet: Caterpillars feed almost exclusively on pawpaw leaves (Asimina species), especially the common pawpaw. Adults drink nectar from flowers, and they may gather on damp soil to obtain minerals.
Range: Eastern North America, from southern New England west to the eastern Great Plains and south to Florida and Texas.
Habitat: Moist deciduous woodlands, forest edges, stream corridors, river bottoms, and other areas where pawpaw trees grow. Adults may venture into nearby open fields to find flowering plants.
Interesting Fact: The zebra swallowtail has a close relationship with pawpaw trees—its caterpillars depend on their leaves for food. Females lay their eggs individually on pawpaw leaves rather than in clusters. The species also has distinct spring and summer forms, with the summer butterflies sporting especially long tails.
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-sized Zebra 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.
