Fact Files

Swallowtails are an enormous family group of large colorful butterflies that live on all continents apart from Antarctica (what butterfly wants to live there anyway?). They get their name from the forked tail that many of the adults feature. Their other unique physical trait is the ability, as a caterpillar to emit a stinky defensive secretion.

A butterfly is a day-flying insect which has a four part life cycle. There are many different species and types of this insect and there are many interesting and humorous facts about butterflies which are of interest to everybody. It’s believed there are over 24,000 species currently in existence.