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King Page Swallowtail

Heraclides Toante Linnaeus

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Description:

Spotted on Vereda Apiay, Meta Colombia.

Species ID Suggestions

King Page Swallowtail

Heraclides Toante Linnaeus, 1771
Sergio A.Collazos G.
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King Swallowtail or Thoas Swallowtail

Heraclides thoas
bayucca
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Comments (1)
bayucca
Scientific name is Thoas not Toante. Toante is the Italian or Spanish name of Thoas an antique and famous figure from Greek mythology and furthermore a figure in several operas from Gluck and Handel, which are often sung in Italian. Please, put the correct name in the scientific field and update your other spotting where you got some IDs. Thanks!

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PublishedNovember 7, 2011

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