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Spot swordtail

Graphium nomius

Photo by Adarsha B S
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Description:

Spot Swordtail Graphium nomius is a beautiful butterfly found in South and Southeast Asia that belongs to the Swallowtail family. One of the grandest sights is a host of Spot Swordtails mud-puddling or swarming around a flowering forest tree.
The Spot Swordtail gets its name from the beautiful line of distinct white spots along the margin of its wings.

Species ID Suggestions

Spot Swordtail

Graphium nomius

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Thank you sachin :) Thank you for the suggestion Nuwan :)
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PublishedJune 19, 2013

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