Collages created from the wings of butterflies are a prized art form in the CAR and provide a living for many hunters. Abroad, a giant swallowtail specimen can sell for 1,500 euros ($1,700).

Giant Swallowtail Range and Habitat. If you’re not able to grow any of these host plants in your yard, you can seek out giant swallowtails where they are most likely to be found.

Science was way behind nature in developing LED light technology, a new study finds. The beautifully colored wings of African swallowtail butterflies manipulate light using engineering tricks ...

Q:Yesterday (Aug. 19) I saw a very large swallowtail butterfly - at least 6 inches across - that I'd never seen before. It was laying eggs on my potted grapefruit tree. After some research, I ...