Palamedes Swallowtail
Papilio palamedes

Habitat: Subtropical wetlands, coastal swamps, humid woods with standing water.

Range: Southern Maryland to southern Florida, throughout the southwestern U.S., around Gulf of Mexico to southern Texas and northern Mexico.

Facts: The Palamedes is the signature swallowtail of swamps. It is a slow flyer and continuously beats its wings while getting nectar from flowers.