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common lime butterfly, chequered swallowtail

Papilio demoleus

Photo by Scott Frazier
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Field Notes

Description:

Two caterpillars (Papilio demoleus) on a lime sapling.

Habitat:

Spotted in a large semi-urban yard & garden adjacent to a disturbed patch of remnant forest.

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Papilio demoleus

Species ID Suggestions

Common Lime Butterfly

Papilio demoleus

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KristenGilpin
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Comments (3)
Scott Frazier
Thanks KristenGilpin, that makes sense (it is my most common butterfly)!
Scott Frazier
Yes it is, a kind of lime I think. Thanks! I'll look into it.
alicelongmartin
Is it on a Citrus leaf? It is likely a Giant Swallowtail Caterpillar.

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Biota of S. Frazier's Yard at Sentani, Papua, Indonesia

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PublishedSeptember 13, 2011

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