{"product_id":"spangle-swallowtail-eggs-papilio-protenor","title":"Spangle Swallowtail EGGS (Papilio protenor)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"340d005e-76e5-4306-b7d0-f4445cd97256\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"46bdf4e6-cfff-4c8b-b85f-879f1664eb46\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"517\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePapilio protenor\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the spangle swallowtail, is a large and elegant butterfly native to East Asia. Adults are velvety black with subtle iridescence and distinctive pale markings, giving the species a refined, dramatic appearance. The larvae feed on Rutaceae plants, including citrus, and develop through visually striking instars. Papilio protenor eggs are well suited for experienced and beginner breeders alike, offering the chance to raise a powerful and graceful swallowtail from egg to adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty - \u003c\/strong\u003eEasy (2 or 3\/10)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost plants - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCitrus; Choisya; Skimmia\u003c\/em\u003e and related plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions - \u003c\/strong\u003eRoom temperature or slightly warmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife-cycle - \u003c\/strong\u003eCapable of both continual broods and\/or diapause, as conditions require.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bugs \u0026 Butterflies UK","offers":[{"title":"10 Eggs \/ Spring\/Summer 2026","offer_id":56406664413532,"sku":"CSTe10","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Eggs \/ Spring\/Summer 2026","offer_id":56406664446300,"sku":"CSTe20","price":24.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/8671\/1644\/files\/Papilio_protenor.jpg?v=1771281317","url":"https:\/\/bugsandbutterflies.uk\/products\/spangle-swallowtail-eggs-papilio-protenor","provider":"Bugs \u0026 Butterflies UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}