It`s about the butterfly Papilio machaon, witch is also from the PAPILIONIDAE family like the Black swallowtail. In Southern Europe the third generation is more regular.
He suggested that even though the Ozark Swallowtail looks exactly like the Black Swallowtail, it is actually more closely related to the Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon). It occurs over the whole of continental Europe, eastward across temperate Asia to Japan; in Africa north of the Sahara; and throughout much of North America. Older caterpillars feeding on plants of the parsley family prefer to eat the flowers. The specific name machaon comes from the Greek character Machaon, a son of Asclepius, in the works of poet Homer. Papilio machaon has a striking coloration of black on top of a yellow base color. This stage is the longest (and most variable) of the butterfly's life cycle lasting anywhere between 2 to 24 weeks. Butterfly caterpillars can vary in size, colour, and shape. The pupa overwinters. The British race britannicus is a specialist of wet fenland and is currently restricted to the Norfolk Broads.
Papilio machaon Linnaeus, 1758. Subfamily: Papilioninae. Flight: In north, one flight in late May-July; two flights in south. Adult butterflies have large, often brightly coloured wings, and conspicuous, fluttering flight. They may have spines, bristles, or soft body extensions. Common Swallowtail Papilio Machaon wingspan 60mm-93cm Season Early April-October This beautiful large butterfly with vivid yellow and black markings, is a powerful fast flyer which can cover several kilometres without pause. A Old World swallowtail (Papilio machaon) caterpillar showing its osmeterium.
Papilio hippocrates Felder & Felder, 1864 (synonym) : Papilio hookeri Gaonkar, 1999 (synonym) : Papilio joanae Heitzman, 1974 (synonym) : Papilio machaon aestivus Eimer, 1895 (synonym) : Papilio machaon alpherakyi Bang-Haas, 1933 (synonym) : Papilio machaon alpica Verity, 1911 (synonym) Common Swallowtail Papilio Machaon wingspan 60mm-93cm Season Early April-October This beautiful large butterfly with vivid yellow and black markings, is a powerful fast flyer which can cover several kilometres without pause. Can be found throughout Europe but generally uncommon. Lifespan/Longevity Adult Papilio polytes females typically live longer than adult males, as females live an average of 6 to 8 days, while males live an average of 3 to 4 days.
It is possible that the production of mimetic patterns, although beneficial by reducing predation, can also reduce the lifespan …