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Dingy Swallowtail
Papilio anactus
-37.9382, 145.008
Field Notes
Description:
A large butterfly skimming the tops of small eucalyptus. Estimated 70mm wingpsan.
Habitat:
Small suburban parkland.
Notes:
Only very zoomed shots were possible (about 5 metres up the tree). Thanks Daniele for ID. Grape growing has encourage this endemic to go crazy.
"For protection against predators, this non-poisonous butterfly mimics the poisonous male Cressida cressida, another swallowtail butterfly that obtains its toxic properties through its hostplant, the Dutchman's Pipe." - wikipedia
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