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Asian Swallowtail

Papilio Xutus

Photo by NicoleB
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Field Notes

Description:

This fellow (correct me, if I’m wrong) is an Asian (or Chinese Yellow) Swallowtail – Papilio Xutus.

They are middle to large seized with a wingspan of approc.45mm and are found in Asia, but also in maritime regions of Siberia and Hawaii and very common.

The Papilio macharon (Old world Swallowtail) looks similar, but has a different colouring.

Habitat:

Bushes

Reference Links:

Papilio xuthus

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