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Emerald swallowtail butterfly

Papilio palinurus palinurus

Photo by PuikiatHoo
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

This swallowtail butterfly has black wings covered with green scales. You can see a broad band of emerald green metallic on its wings.

Habitat:

Lowland rainforest of Danum Valley Conservation Area

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PublishedFebruary 23, 2017

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