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Lime Butterfly

Papilio demoleus

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Field Notes

Description:

The Lime Butterfly is a common and widespread Swallowtail butterfly. It gets its common names from its host plants, which are usually citrus species such as the cultivated lime. Unlike most swallowtail butterflies, it does not have a prominent tail.

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Great markings.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Biodiversity of Sri Lanka
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Butterflies of Sri Lanka
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PublishedMarch 11, 2013

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