Pipevine Swallowtail

Deciduous forests, woodlands, gardens, and along streams where host plants grow.

Caterpillars feed exclusively on Dutchman's pipe (Aristolochia) vines. Adults sip nectar from various flowers.

Active flyers that frequently visit gardens; larvae sequester toxins from host plants to deter predators.

Harmless to humans and acts as an important pollinator for numerous native wildflowers.