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Common Lime Butterfly

Papilio demoleus

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Description:

Very common.Found in the lowlands and foothills,rare at higher altitudes,in open areas where citrus trees grow.Takes part in migrations.Flight fast and straight.Sexes are similar.

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Papilio demoleus

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The MnMs
Beautiful, both inner and outer sides!

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PublishedMay 3, 2014

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