The Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) butterfly is a common visitor to grasslands and urban areas. The genus name “papilio” is Latin for butterfly and the species name “Polyxenes” is from King of Troy’s daughter, Polyxena from the Illiad. In the book she was sacrificed on Achilles tomb by his son, after her betryal leading to his death. Does this make the Black Swallowtail, the Butterfly of betrayel or of sacrifice?

Printed with water based ink on a Bella+Canvas racerback crop tank. Runs true to size, modestly cropped. I am wearing a medium and am 5’4. Size up for a slighly longer fit. See the size chart for your preferred fit.

Material: 52% cotton/48% polyester