Ozark Swallowtail
Papilio joanae Heitzman, 1973
Family: Papilionidae
Subfamily: Papilioninae
Identification: Nearly identical to Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes). Face is yellow; black pupil in eyespot trailing edge of hindwing is not centered and touches inner edge of windwing.
Wing Span: 3 1/4 - 4 1/16 inches (8.2 - 10.2 cm).
Life History: Females lay eggs singly on the host plant, and newly-hatched caterpillars eat the leaves and reproductive parts. Chrysalids overwinter
Flight: Two flights of adults (April to September).
Caterpillar Hosts: Yellow pimpernal, meadow parsnip, and golden alexander in the parsley family (Apiaceae).
Adult Food: Nectar of flowers such as rose verbena, wood betony, puccoon, and false garlic.
Habitat: Cedar blades and woodlands.
Range: Missouri, northern Arkansas, and western Kentucky. Comments: A relative of the Old World Swallowtail.
Conservation: Species of concern with small limited range. Alien weeds such as garlic mustard may be reducing habitat quality.
NCGR: G3 - Very rare or local throughout its range or found locally in a restricted range.
Management Needs: None noted.
Comments: NULL
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 24 of 28 verified sightings
Observation date: Sep 05, 2019
Submitted by: Mapper
Region: Barry County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Jun 11, 2023
Observation date: Mar 24, 2017
Submitted by: MullerHomeschool
Region: Morgan County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Aug 01, 2019
Observation date: May 22, 1975
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (J.R. Heitzman, John Tewell)
Region: Benton County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Dec 22, 2011
Observation date: May 18, 1975
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (J.R. Heitzman and John Tewell)
Region: Benton County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Dec 22, 2011
Observation date: Apr 26, 1978
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Pavulaan, Harry)
Region: St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig (Phillip Koenig)
Verified date: Mar 12, 2007
Observation date: Apr 17, 1988
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Pavulaan, Harry)
Region: St. Francois County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig (Phillip Koenig)
Verified date: Mar 12, 2007
Observation date: Jun 01, 1973
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Gilbert, Sherri)
Region: St. Clair County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Heitzman, J.R.)
Verified date: Mar 12, 2007
Observation date: Aug 21, 1905
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Rowley, R.R.)
Region: Pike County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Heitzman, J.R.)
Verified date: Mar 12, 2007
Observation date: Sep 03, 1974
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Wagner, David)
Region: Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Wagner, David 1974)
Verified date: Mar 12, 2007
Observation date: Jan 01, 1982
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Heintich, Martin)
Region: Pettis County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Heitzman, J.R. 1982)
Verified date: Mar 12, 2007
Observation date: Apr 25, 1981
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Martin, Sarah)
Region: Laclede County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig (Phillip Koenig)
Verified date: Mar 12, 2007
Observation date: Jun 19, 1971
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Transano, Joy)
Region: Knox County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Heitzman, J.R. 1973)
Verified date: Mar 12, 2007
Observation date: Jan 01, 1973
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Martin, Sarah)
Region: Johnson County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Heitzman, J.R. 1973)
Verified date: Mar 12, 2007
Observation date: May 16, 1985
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (MacRae, Ted)
Region: Jefferson County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig (Phillip Koenig)
Verified date: Mar 12, 2007
Observation date: Jul 14, 1980
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Schmidli, Dennis)
Region: Henry County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Heitzman, J.R.)
Verified date: Mar 12, 2007
Observation date: Jun 07, 1973
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Franklin County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Heitzman, J.R.)
Verified date: Mar 12, 2007
Observation date: Jul 21, 1974
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Gier, Gary)
Region: Dallas County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig (Phillip Koenig)
Verified date: Mar 09, 2007
Observation date: Apr 03, 1995
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Hoback, W.)
Region: Christian County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Spomer,Steve)
Verified date: Mar 09, 2007
Observation date: Aug 02, 1991
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Gier, Gary)
Region: Carter County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig (Phillip Koenig)
Verified date: Mar 09, 2007
Observation date: Jun 17, 1973
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Waters, Clinton)
Region: Camden County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Heitzman, J.R.)
Verified date: Mar 09, 2007
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Boone County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig (Phillip Koenig)
Verified date: Feb 21, 2007
Observation date: Apr 29, 1990
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Benton County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Heitzman, J.R.)
Verified date: Feb 21, 2007
Observation date: Aug 02, 1991
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Barry County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Heitzman, J.R. 1991)
Verified date: Feb 21, 2007
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Montgomery County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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