
©Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

©Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

©Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Swallowtail
The exotic and beautiful swallowtail is the UK's largest butterfly. A strong flier, residents can be spotted over wetlands in Norfolk during summer. Migrants occasionally appear in southern England.
Scientific name
Papilio machaonWhen to see
May to JulySpecies information
Category
Statistics
Wingspan: 7.6-9.3cmConservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.