The Eurytides philolaus, or Dark Kite-Swallowtail, is a butterfly found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. Its habitat is in dry tropical forests, wetlands, and grasslands. Its diet consists of nectar from flowers, rotting fruit, and mud. Its behavior is to perch on rocks and bask in the sun in the mornings, and fly in search of food during the day. The Dark Kite-Swallowtail has a wingspan of around 3 inches.