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Scarce Swallowtail

Iphiclides podalirius

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I've found the butterfly in my garden in Bucharest, Romania!

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Iphiclides podalirius (Linnaeus, 1758), Scarce Swallowtail

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Scarce Swallowtail

Iphiclides podalirius

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Nicholas4
Gorgeous photo! The tail probably mimmicks a head since its so long and appears like antenae to predators....

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PublishedJuly 18, 2011

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