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Old world swallowtail

Papilio machaon

Photo by series.rx
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Field Notes

Description:

I never seen this butterfly before, i Was surprised when i found it.

Habitat:

Italy,country

Notes:

I could make only one take before it went away.
Full-resolution picture at: http://tinyurl.com/knpnuo9

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Papilio machaon

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Old world swallowtail

Papilio machaon

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PublishedAugust 29, 2014

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