description Pink-spotted Swallowtail Overview
The Pink-spotted Swallowtail is a neotropical butterfly notable for the distinct pink hue on the spots of its dark wings, commonly found throughout Central and South America.
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What is the scientific name of the Pink-spotted Swallowtail?
The Pink-spotted Swallowtail is generally identified as Papilio rogeri in the family Papilionidae. Heraclides rogeri is also used as a synonym in some butterfly references. [Butterflies and Moths of North America](https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/node/5173)
Where does the Pink-spotted Swallowtail actually live?
Papilio rogeri is documented mainly in central and southern Mexico, with one stray record from the lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas. It is not generally documented as a species distributed throughout South America, so that catalog wording should be checked. [Papilio rogeri range](https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/node/5173)
What do Pink-spotted Swallowtail caterpillars eat?
The caterpillars feed on plants in the citrus family, Rutaceae. Citrus is a documented host genus, while adult butterflies feed on flower nectar. [Mississippi State species guide](https://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=4183.1)
How can I identify a Pink-spotted Swallowtail?
Adults have dark wings with small pink or red spots on the hindwing, and some individuals have little or no tail. The wingspan is about 8.4 to 9.5 cm, and adults are recorded flying from February through October in Mexico. [Butterflies and Moths of North America](https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/node/5173)
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