Southern Festoon
Zerynthia polyxena
44.2882, 15.4459
Field Notes
Description:
Can reach a wingspan of 60–80 mm. The females have slightly longer wings, usually lighter colored than males. The basic color of the wings is yellow, but they have a complicated pattern of several black bands and spots. On the edges of the hindwings they have a series of blue and red warning spots to deter potential predators. The body is dark brown and bears red patches on the sides of the abdomen.
Habitat:
Can be found in warm, sunny and open places. NP Paklenica
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