Gordon Beningfield: Swallowtail Butterfly

Artist: Gordon Beningfield
1936 - 1998
Nationality: British
Artwork Year: 1985
Image Size: 6 by 7 inches
Overall Size: 11 by 12.5 inches
Medium: Water Color on Cold Press Illustration Board

One of the largest and best-known butterflies, Swallowtails are found in many regions of the world, with most populations inhabiting the tropics. These beautiful butterflies have a distinctive coloring and shape that makes them easy to identify. Most Swallowtail species are characterized by taillike projections from the hindwings and display black and gold color patterns. These butterflies lay their eggs singly on flowering trees and shrubs. Swallowtail caterpillars have fleshy, hornlike projections of yellow or orange with scent glands that emit a strong odor to deter wasps and parasitic flies. Swallowtail species include Alaskan, Anise, Baird's, Black, Eastern and Western Tiger, Giant, Pale, Pipevine and Zebra. The Common Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) is the most prevalent Swallowtail species in Europe. This graceful butterfly inhabits downs and flower-laden meadows.

This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands Butterflies of the World 60¢ Swallowtail Butterfly stamp issued September 14, 2000.

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