Diet

• It belongs to the swallowtail family Papilionidae, whose caterpillars commonly feed on plants in the families Rutaceae, Annonaceae and Aristolochiaceae, depending on the species.

• Adults visit flowers for nectar and may also obtain minerals from damp ground.

Range

• Troyus fantasie is a Neotropical swallowtail associated with tropical regions of Central and South America.

Habitat

• It inhabits tropical forest, forest edges, clearings and secondary vegetation.

• It is particularly associated with humid forest environments and areas containing suitable larval host plants.

• Adults may be encountered flying along forest edges and through sunny clearings, where they visit flowers and occasionally settle on foliage.

Description

• A medium-sized swallowtail with the elongated wings and graceful flight characteristic of the family Papilionidae.

• The wings are predominantly dark, with contrasting pale markings that form bands and spots across the wings.

• The hindwings are rounded and bear a short tail, with additional contrasting markings toward the outer margin.

• Adults have a relatively powerful, gliding flight and may alternate rapid wingbeats with short periods of soaring.