Swallowtail — size comparison

The swallowtail is a strong-flying nectar-feeding butterfly. Caterpillar host choices differ between populations. The British population depends on wetlands and

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Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Swallowtail

Papilio machaon

84,5 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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SwallowtailWingspan84.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Swallowtail — size comparison — facts and sources

The swallowtail is a strong-flying nectar-feeding butterfly. Caterpillar host choices differ between populations.

The British population depends on wetlands and a particular carrot-family plant. Continental populations also use others including wild carrot. Narrow British requirements therefore do not describe the entire species.

Measurement sources