SUMMER: Papilio dehaani EGGS
Host plants: Citrus, Phellodendron, Choisya, Skimmia, Tetradium
Difficulty: Easy (1/10)
Temperature: Room temp.; butterflies may need warmth to breed
Lifecycle: Continually brooded in some regions; two or three broods in others with pupae overwintering
Depending on local weather, eggs are anticipated in May or June. As I am breeding these myself, I can offer dramatically reduced prices. These swallowtails inhabit a variety of habitats, including forests and wooded areas. They are nectar feeders, often seen visiting flowering plants for sustenance. The larvae of this species primarily feed on host plants from the citrus family, including: Citrus, Choisya, Skimmia, Phellodendron, Zanthoxylum, Tetradium. It is a very easy species to maintain in captivity.