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Ulysses Swallowtail

Family Papilionidae, Papilio ulysses

Photo by Andrea Lim
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Description:

Butterfly to 10cm diameter wings, at rest. When the butterfly is at rest it is camouflaged against the forest background. When in flight it can be seen from quite a distance away. The characteristic iridescent blue and the size of the Ulysses is unmistakable.

Habitat:

Cruising the forest of Cattana Wetlands QLD

Reference Links:

Papilio ulysses - Overview, Papilio ulysses, TrekNature | Blue Ulysses (Papilio ulysses) Photo

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PublishedMarch 14, 2013

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