Explanation of Names
Eurytides philolaus (Boisduval, 1836)
Size
Wing span: 3 1/2 - 3 3/4 inches (9 - 9.5 cm)
Identification
Upper surface of male forewing has broad black bars; female similar or an almost completely black form. Both with long tails
Range
s. TX (as a stray) to Costa Rica -
Map (MPG, BOA)
Habitat
Deciduous-semideciduous tropical forests of lower elevations
Season
Two flights during March-November. Most numerous at beginning of rainy season
Food
Caterpillar hosts: Shrubs and small trees of Annonaceae family
Remarks
First U.S. Record: South Padre Island, Hidalgo Co., TX - 1958 (Kendall & McGuire 1984)
Print References
Kendall, R.O., & W.W. McGuire. 1984. Some new and rare records of Lepidoptera found in Texas. Bulletin of the Allyn Museum 86: 1-50.