Biology

Bufo marinus: Marine Toad Bufo marinus: Marine Toad- Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tole… Giant Marine Toad (Bufo marinus) Giant Marine Toad (Bufo marinus)- Illustrated presentation of taxonomy, distribution, and characteristics, with analysis of its ecological threat and the status of research into c… Marine Toads (Bufo marinus) Marine Toads (Bufo marinus)- Presents identification guide, range, and habitat, as well as an assessment of damage caused, and how to treat poisoned pets. Provided by the Universi… Cane Toads Cane Toads- Kimberley Toadbusters Inc. is a voluntary organisation using community involvement to keep this destructive introduced species out of Western Australia. Includes photo… Pieris rapae: Imported Cabbageworm Pieris rapae: Imported Cabbageworm- Photographs of this butterfly and its caterpillar, with information on its hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description. West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis) West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis)- Physical traits, life history, diet, habitat, and range. Includes image and distribution map. Falcate Orangetip (Anthocharis midea) Falcate Orangetip (Anthocharis midea)- Identification, life history, caterpillar hosts, adult food, and habitat. Includes photo and distribution map. Green-veined White: Pieris napi Green-veined White: Pieris napi- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Pieris rapae: Imported Cabbageworm Pieris rapae: Imported Cabbageworm- Photographs and information on this pest, its distribution, life cycle and description, damage, host plants, natural enemies and management. Veined White Butterfly Veined White Butterfly- Article about the veined white butterfly, Pieris marginalis, its habits and habitats in the Seattle, Washington area. Cabbage White Butterfly Cabbage White Butterfly- Article by Louise Kulzer about the cabbage white butterfly (Pieris rapae, Pieridae), its life cycle and habits in the Seattle, Washington area. Checkered White (Pontia protodice) Checkered White (Pontia protodice)- Photo, description, range, habitat, diet, ecology, and reproduction. Western White (Pontia occidentalis) Western White (Pontia occidentalis)- Photos of this species plus brief description of range and habitat. Alfalfa Caterpillar (Colias eurytheme) Alfalfa Caterpillar (Colias eurytheme)- Photographs of adult and larvae, with information on symptoms of infestation and a description of the butterfly. Large Orange Sulphur (Phoebis agarithe) Large Orange Sulphur (Phoebis agarithe)- Life history, physical traits, and ecology. Provides photos and distribution map. Brimstone: Gonepteryx rhamni Brimstone: Gonepteryx rhamni- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Southern Dogface (Zerene cesonia) Southern Dogface (Zerene cesonia)- Photos of this species taken in Texas. Pink-Edged Sulphur (Colias interior) Pink-Edged Sulphur (Colias interior)- Physical traits, range, habitat, diet, and ecology. Includes an image. Rocky Mountain Parnassian (Parnassius smintheus) Rocky Mountain Parnassian (Parnassius smintheus)- Photo of adult and caterpillar plus life history and ecology of this species. Includes range map. Apollo Butterfly: Parnassius apollo Apollo Butterfly: Parnassius apollo- Information from ARKive including description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Parnassius of the World Parnassius of the World- Photographs, common and scientific names, publication details, and general range maps for more than 50 species. Clodius Parnassian (Parnassius clodius) Clodius Parnassian (Parnassius clodius)- Description of caterpillar and adult, range, diet, habitat, and ecology of this species, also known as the American Apollo. Ruby-spotted Swallowtail (Papilio anchisiades) Ruby-spotted Swallowtail (Papilio anchisiades)- Fact sheet describes life history, physical traits, and ecology. Provides an image and distribution map. Pink-spotted Swallowtail (Papilio pharnaces) Pink-spotted Swallowtail (Papilio pharnaces)- Fact sheet describes life history, physical traits, and ecology. Provides a photo and range map. Black Swallowtail: Papilio polyxenes Black Swallowtail: Papilio polyxenes- Photographs, description, range, life history, food plants, habitat and status. Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes)- Identification tips, ecology, and life history. Provides photos and distribution map. Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus) Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus)- Identification tips, life history, and ecology of this species. Includes photo and range map. Chimaera Birdwing: Ornithoptera chimaera Chimaera Birdwing: Ornithoptera chimaera- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Ceylon Rose: Atrophaneura jophon jophon Ceylon Rose: Atrophaneura jophon jophon- Information from ARKive on this extremely rare swallowtail butterfly. Ceylon Birdwing: Troides darsius Ceylon Birdwing: Troides darsius- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Buru Opalescent Birdwing: Troides prattorum Buru Opalescent Birdwing: Troides prattorum- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservati… Queen Alexandra's Birdwing Queen Alexandra's Birdwing- Wikipedia article on the largest butterfly in the world, Ornithoptera alexandrae. Troides darsius Troides darsius- Wikipedia provides a photograph and information on this species of birdwing butterfly found in Sri Lanka. Borneo Birdwing: Troides andromache Borneo Birdwing: Troides andromache- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Lime Swallowtail: Papilio demoleus Lime Swallowtail: Papilio demoleus- Photographs of the life stages of this butterfly, its distribution, description and life cycle. Papilio troilus: Spicebush Swallowtail Papilio troilus: Spicebush Swallowtail- Photographs of the life stages of this butterfly, its distribution, description and life cycle. Papilio palamedes: Palamedes Swallowtail Papilio palamedes: Palamedes Swallowtail- Photographs of the life stages of this butterfly, its distribution, description and life cycle. Papilio glaucus: Tiger Swallowtail Papilio glaucus: Tiger Swallowtail- Photographs of this handsome butterfly and its larvae, its distribution, description and life cycle. Pipevine Swallowtail: Battus philenor Pipevine Swallowtail: Battus philenor- Photographs and information on this butterfly, its eggs and larvae. Papilio cresphontes: Giant Swallowtail Papilio cresphontes: Giant Swallowtail- Photographs of this large butterfly and its destructive larvae, its distribution, description, life cycle and control. Papilio aristodemus ponceanus: Schaus Swallowtail Papilio aristodemus ponceanus: Schaus Swallowtail- Photographs of this butterfly and its larvae, its distribution, description, life cycle and conservation status. Eurytides marcellus: Zebra Swallowtail Eurytides marcellus: Zebra Swallowtail- Photographs of the life stages of this butterfly, its distribution, description and life cycle. Battus polydamas lucayus: Polydamas Swallowtail Battus polydamas lucayus: Polydamas Swallowtail- Photographs of this handsome butterfly and its larvae, its distribution, description and life cycle. Black Swallowtail Caterpillar: Papilio polyxenes Black Swallowtail Caterpillar: Papilio polyxenes- Photographs of these handsome caterpillars and information on the natural history of the species. Indra Swallowtail Indra Swallowtail- An illustrated guide to geographic variation in this species and its larval host plants, by Dr. Wayne H. Whaley. Batesian Mimicry in Papilio memnon Batesian Mimicry in Papilio memnon- Photographs showing how this species mimics unpalatable swallowtail species. Batesian Mimicry in Papilio dardanus Batesian Mimicry in Papilio dardanus- Photographs showing how this species mimics unpalatable butterfly species in the family Danaidae. Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio canadensis) Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio canadensis)- Describes physical characteristics, range, habitat, diet, and ecology of this species. Provides an image. Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)- Discusses physical characteristics, range, habitat, diet, and ecology of this species. Provides photo and references. Ornythion Swallowtail (Papilio ornythion) Ornythion Swallowtail (Papilio ornythion)- Photos of this species taken in Mexico.