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Old World Swallowtail (Common Yellow Swallowtail)
Papilio machaon
51.2199, 4.39625
Field Notes
Description:
has yellow wings with black vein markings, and a wingspan of 65–86 millimetres (2.6–3.4 in).[1] The hind wings of both sexes have a pair of protruding tails which give the butterfly its common name from the resemblance to the birds of the same name. Just below each tail is a red eye spot.
Habitat:
This butterfly is present throughout the entire Palearctic region, ranging from Russia to China and Japan, (including the Himalayas and Taiwan), and across into Alaska, Canada, and the United States.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 21, 2011
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