Anise Swallowtail

Anise swallowtails exhibit a mating behavior known as "hill topping". Males perch on hill tops, montane cliffs, or high foliage so that females can easily find them. Females instinctively fly to these areas to search for mates. The first reproductive cycle for males and females typically occurs near the place where they emerge from their chrysalises. Male anise swallowtails can be aggressive during breeding season, defending specific territories and attacking other males while searching for potential mates. (Sims, 1976)