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Citrus swallowtail
Papilio demodocus demodocus
-26.32, 31.99
Field Notes
Description:
Had to put this butterfly in because I couldn't believe it was still flying with so much of its wings missing!
Common names: Common Lime Butterfly, Lemon Butterfly, Lime Swallowtail, Small Citrus Butterfly, Chequered Swallowtail, Dingy Swallowtail, Citrus Swallowtail.
Papilio demoleus 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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