Swallowtail Butterfly Figurine

With its large yellow wings veined with black and its blue and red eyespots, the swallowtail is one of the most beautiful butterflies in our gardens. Easily recognizable, it catches the eye when it forages on flowers or gracefully flies in the sun.

Present in a large part of Europe, it appreciates flowery meadows, vegetable gardens, and open spaces. Surprisingly, its caterpillar, green striped with black and dotted with orange, mainly feeds on plants from the Apiaceae family such as fennel or dill. To protect itself, it has a small orange organ called an osmeterium, which emits a deterrent odor against predators. This cycle of transformation, from egg to butterfly, perfectly illustrates the metamorphosis of insects.

This Papo figurine faithfully reproduces the swallowtail butterfly: vibrant colors, finely detailed wings, and a realistic silhouette. An ideal model to enrich a collection of garden animals, invent light and poetic stories, or introduce children to the wonders of biodiversity.

A great gift idea for curious children, nature, insect, and small garden animal enthusiasts, and collectors of Papo figurines.