Papilio Troilus - Parental Care

Parental Care

Once eggs are laid, formal parental care ceases among Spicebush Swallowtails. Larvae do have a nutrient-rich egg, which keeps them well-fed during the developmental period. Also, as noted above, females are very particular about host plant choice that aids in the success of egg develoment.

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