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Dragon Swallowtail

Sericinus montela

Photo by AudieWilkins
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36.1734, 127.793

Field Notes

Description:

Approx. 20cm wingspan.

Habitat:

Sighted in a marsh, tall grasses on the bank of a river.

Notes:

Looks most similar to a Zebra Swallowtail, but I haven't been able to find an exact match.

Reference Links:

Sericinus montela — Dragon Swallowtail

Species ID Suggestions

Dragon Swallowtail

Sericinus montela

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StirredMocha
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Comments (19)
The MnMs
Is very well deserved, Audie, is an absolute beauty! :-)
AudieWilkins
It was my pleasure, Leuba! It blew me away that she let me get so close. =}
Leuba Ridgway
Congratulations Audie ! So lovely and delicate - thanks for sharing.
AudieWilkins
Thanks, Setphanie! I admit, it really made my day. :D
AudieWilkins
Thanks, Mark and everyone else who have had kind things to say. =}
Mark Ridgway
Hey congratulations Audie. Spectacular butterfly.
KarenL
Congrats Audie, your spectacular dragon swallowtail is our spotting of the day! Facebook: https://upload.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/a.10150595289465603.674700.10150120463815603/10154533877705603/?type=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/504837078203367424
AudieWilkins
It is, isn't it, Rob? There were a few around, but that one was the only one that let me creep up on it.
AudieWilkins
I think you nailed it, StirredMocha! Many thanks! :D

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