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Scamander Swallowtail

Pterourus scamander

Photo by EduardoFrick
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Field Notes

Description:

thanks to the habit of eating avocado leaves, the caterpillar of this beautiful butterfly is considered a pest by fruit.producers. - http://www.agrolink.com.br/agricultura/problemas/busca/lagarta-das-folh…

Habitat:

From Argentina to USA

Species ID Suggestions

Scamander Swallowtail

Pterourus scamander grayi

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Welcome, edufrick, eh... Eduardo! :-)
Pterourus scamander grayi, male.
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 4, 2012

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