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Citrus Swallowtail

Papilio demodocus subsp. demodocus

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Field Notes

Description:

slightly smaller than my little finger, brilliant colours, red horns that went in and out as he got flustered.

Habitat:

eating a lime tree in Siavonga

Notes:

would like to know what he becomes. With such a beautiful start, I'm hoping for a magnificent butterfly. Was amazingly proficient at destroying my lime seedling.

Species ID Suggestions

Citrus Swallowtail

Papilio demodocus

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Comments (5)
CastleSiavonga
Thanks for the help everyone! While I didn't like the damage, I just loved this little fellow - a beaut!
bayucca
Definitely a Papilio sp. and most probably Papilio demodocus. Please, verify!
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PublishedJune 22, 2013

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