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Lime Swallowtail

Papilio demoleus

Photo by SaswatMishra
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Field Notes

Description:

Papilio demoleus is a common and widespread swallowtail butterfly. The butterfly is also known as the common lime butterfly.

Habitat:

Dry thorn bushes, arid region

Notes:

Its a male butterfly

Reference Links:

Papilio demoleus, http://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/sp/602/Papilio-demoleus

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Biodiversity of Maharashtra & Goa , India

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PublishedApril 28, 2016

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