Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly also known as the Polyphemus

also known as the Polyphemus moth

named after its distinguished discoverer Datuk Chan Chew Lun

while the adults drink nectar from an array of beautiful flowers

Callosamia promethea

Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly also known as the PolyphemusThe spicebush swallowtail (Papilio troilus) is a widely distributed black swallowtail butterfly native to North America. Its life cycle is fascinating, involving intricate camouflage and mimicry, and takes approximately one month to complete. The adult butterfly boasts a dark brown coloration and resembles toxic Pipevine swallowtails as a protective measure against predators. The larvae have a snake like appearance, with two large eyespots and a body