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Green Swallowtail

Papilio palinurus

Photo by Smith Zoo
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

± 10 cm wingspan - black with emerald green band

Habitat:

This butterfly was photographed at the Butterfly World sanctuary. It is in a controlled tropical environment.

Reference Links:

Papilio palinurus, File:Butterfly-green black.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

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