- The Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus Philenor) is one of the most common and striking butterflies found in southern Arizona
- It is highly recognizable by its midnight-blue, iridescent wings and distinctive pattern of bright orange spots
- While common around Tucson, they are not true desert insects ... look for them in riparian areas, canyons, gardens, and near man-made ponds where water is accessible