Swallowtail Butterflies
Swallowtail Butterfly: Papilio machaon britannicus
Swallowtail butterflies are very rare and the British variety are only found in the Norfolk Broads. They are beautifully striking with pale yellow and black wings, marked by two red and blue ‘false eyes’. Swallowtails are Britain’s largest butterfly at 9 cm and take their name from the two forked swallow-like tails. They can be seen at NWT Hickling Broad, NWT Ranworth Broad or RSPB Strumpshaw Fen, in late May and June, when it's warm and sunny.
Why Swallowtails?
We chose the name Swallowtail WI because we wanted something that symbolically represented our home, Norfolk and that means something to us. Butterflies go through deep transformation, changing from unlikely looking caterpillars into stunning butterflies.
As women we have all been through times of struggle. We come through the other side deeply changed but stronger and more beautiful for it. The Swallowtail WI is our place to come together and thrive, a place to make friends and find our freedom to fly.
Our lovely logo was created and copyrighted by a local freelance artist, Anastacia Tohill.
Why Swallowtails?
We chose the name Swallowtail WI because we wanted something that symbolically represented our home, Norfolk and that means something to us. Butterflies go through deep transformation, changing from unlikely looking caterpillars into stunning butterflies.
As women we have all been through times of struggle. We come through the other side deeply changed but stronger and more beautiful for it. The Swallowtail WI is our place to come together and thrive, a place to make friends and find our freedom to fly.
Our lovely logo was created and copyrighted by a local freelance artist, Anastacia Tohill.