Allancastria caucasica PUPAE

Zerynthia caucasica, commonly known as the Caucasian festoon butterfly, is a striking and vibrant butterfly species native to the Caucasus region and parts of Asia. These butterflies are celebrated for their captivating appearance, featuring bold and contrasting colors. Their wings showcase a black-and-yellow checkerboard pattern with touches of red, making them visually stunning. Caucasian festoon butterflies inhabit various habitats, including open woodlands, meadows, and riverbanks. They are nectar feeders, often visiting flowering plants for sustenance. Caterpillars feed on plants including Aristolochia clematitis and A. baetica.