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Orchard Swallowtail Butterfly

Papilio aegeus

Photo by ShannaB
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Notes:

These butterflies are big - wingspan around 14cm - but it is SO difficult to get shots of them! Their flight is extremely erratic, they cover a lot of ground in a short space of time and they almost never rest! One of these days I'm going to get some better shots. : )

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Orchard Swallowtail Butterfly - Papilio aegeus

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