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Red Helen

Papilio helenus

Photo by HarumKoh
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34.6958, 135.13

Field Notes

Description:

very common the largest swallowtail butterfly in my area.
shoulder to the wing-tip: 50-80mm.
food plant:
Zanthoxylum ailanthoides カラスザンショウ,
Citrus junos ユズ.
japanese name: モンキアゲハ.

Habitat:

city.

Reference Links:

モンキアゲハ - Wikipedia

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PublishedAugust 24, 2013

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