Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail) at ANBG

2 Orchard Swallowtail at ANBG

5 images

Identification history

Papilio aegeus	16 May 2019	SuziBond
Papilio aegeus	15 May 2019	Tim L

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Author's notes

The sequence of images shows sightings of an individual caterpillar as it progressed through its life cycle from a caterpillar to a chrysalis over the period from 24th April to 9th May 2019. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting of the caterpillar in April.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.109670-35.274236
Maps ANBG
Places Acton, ACT

Species information

Not Sensitive
Local Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

1 Abundance
Citrus Australasica 'Pink Ice.' C678125.6 MAR2006 NNC. ANBG Section 112. Associated plant
25mm to 50mm Animal size (mm)
9 May 2019 Recorded on
Tim L Recorded by