Local Government Partners :: ACT Government, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional CouncilSupported by :: Australian Native Plants Society (ANPS) Canberra Region, Gearys Gap/Wamboin Landcare Group
Home Insects Butterflies (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera) Swallowtails (Papilionidae)

Papilio aegeus

Orchard Swallowtail at Acton, ACT

Papilio aegeus at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2018
Papilio aegeus at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2018
Papilio aegeus at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2018
Papilio aegeus at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2018
Papilio aegeus at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2018
Papilio aegeus at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2018
Request use of media

Identification history

Papilio aegeus 22 Feb 2018 SuziBond
Papilio aegeus 17 Feb 2018 RodDeb

Identify this sighting

Please Login or Register to identify this sighting.

Be the first to comment

Please Login or Register to comment.

Nearby sightings

Page 1 of 8 - image sightings only 734 1 733

Hypholoma sp. at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2021 by TimL Ceroplastes rubens (Pink Wax Scale or Red Wax Scale) at Acton, ACT - 23 May 2021 by TimL Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 May 2021 by TimL Ceroplastes rubens (Pink Wax Scale or Red Wax Scale) at Acton, ACT - 21 May 2021 by TimL Hygrocybe sp. ‘red’ (A Waxcap) at Acton, ACT - 11 May 2021 by tpreston Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 11 May 2021 by Ned_Johnston Acraea andromacha (Glasswing) at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2021 by TimL Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2021 by AlisonMilton Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 22 Apr 2021 by RodDeb Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Acton, ACT - 22 Apr 2021 by RodDeb Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 19 Apr 2021 by Roger Megachile (Eutricharaea) sp. (subgenus) (Leaf-cutter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 19 Apr 2021 by Roger Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 19 Apr 2021 by TimL Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL Lycoperdon perlatum at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by WHall Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by WHall Microtropesa sp. (genus) (Tachinid fly) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by Roger Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2021 by TimL Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by TimL Diplopoda sp. (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by TimL Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by Roger Lycoperdon perlatum at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2021 by Heino1 Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 24 Mar 2021 by Roger Paronellidae sp. (family) (Paronellid springtail) at Acton, ACT - 23 Mar 2021 by Roger Hirudinea sp. (Class) (Unidentified Leech) at Acton, ACT - 23 Mar 2021 by TimL Hirudinidae sp. (family) (A Striped Leech) at Acton, ACT - 23 Mar 2021 by TimL Arion intermedius (Hedgehog Slug) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2021 by TimL Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by Roger Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by Roger Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by Roger Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by Roger Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton Spilosoma canescens (Light Ermine or Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton Amata (genus) (Handmaiden) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton Ethmia clytodoxa (An Ethmiid moth family: (Ethmiidae)) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by Roger Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by TimL Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by TimL Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by Roger Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by Roger Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by PeterA Stenolysmus extraneus (Lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 5 Mar 2021 by TimL Archichauliodes (Riekochauliodes) guttiferus (Dobsonfly or Fishfly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by WHall Dispar compacta (Barred skipper) at Acton, ACT - 1 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by TimL Zaclava sp. (genus) (Zaclava bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by Roger Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by Roger Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by WHall Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by Roger Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by PeterA Lasioglossum (Australictus) tertium (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by PeterA Nephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by HelenCross Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by TimL Stomorhina sp. (genus) (Snout fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by TimL Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by Roger Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by Roger Syagrius intrudens (Fern weevil) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by Roger Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Guerinius shuckardi (Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by Roger Rhagigaster ephippiger (Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by Roger Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by Roger Scoliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by Roger Homalictus sp. (genus) (Native bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by Roger Trichophthalma sp. (genus) (Tangle-vein fly) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by Roger Chetogaster violacea/viridis (complex) (Bristle Fly) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by Roger Sericophorus sp. (genus) (Sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by Roger Eumeninae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by PeterA Ropalidia plebeiana (Small brown paper wasp) at Acton, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by TimL Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley Appias paulina (Yellow albatross) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley Intellagama lesueurii (Eastern Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley Guerinius shuckardi (Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by HelenCross Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua (A flower-feeding march fly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by HelenCross Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Acton, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by HelenCross Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by HelenCross Guerinius shuckardi (Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by PeterA Argonemertes hillii (Hill's nemertean) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by TimL Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by TimL Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by TimL Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by WHall Ichneumonidae sp. (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by WHall Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by WHall Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by HelenCross Balaana sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by WHall Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by WHall Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by Roger Archichauliodes (Riekochauliodes) guttiferus (Dobsonfly or Fishfly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by TimL Archichauliodes (Riekochauliodes) guttiferus (Dobsonfly or Fishfly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by TimL Hirudinidae sp. (family) (A Striped Leech) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by Tim L Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by Tim L Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by Tim L Oligochaeta sp. (class) (Unidentified earthworm) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by Tim L Cruria donowani (Crow or Donovan's Day Moth) at Acton, ACT - 27 Jan 2021 by RodDeb Limoniidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Short-palped Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jan 2021 by Roger
Hypholoma sp. at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2021 by TimL
Ceroplastes rubens (Pink Wax Scale or Red Wax Scale) at Acton, ACT - 23 May 2021 by TimL
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 May 2021 by TimL
Ceroplastes rubens (Pink Wax Scale or Red Wax Scale) at Acton, ACT - 21 May 2021 by TimL
Hygrocybe sp. ‘red’ (A Waxcap) at Acton, ACT - 11 May 2021 by tpreston
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 11 May 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Acraea andromacha (Glasswing) at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2021 by TimL
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2021 by AlisonMilton
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 22 Apr 2021 by RodDeb
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Acton, ACT - 22 Apr 2021 by RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 19 Apr 2021 by Roger
Megachile (Eutricharaea) sp. (subgenus) (Leaf-cutter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 19 Apr 2021 by Roger
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 19 Apr 2021 by TimL
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL
Lycoperdon perlatum at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by WHall
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by WHall
Microtropesa sp. (genus) (Tachinid fly) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by Roger
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2021 by TimL
Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by TimL
Diplopoda sp. (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by TimL
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by Roger
Lycoperdon perlatum at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2021 by Heino1
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 24 Mar 2021 by Roger
Paronellidae sp. (family) (Paronellid springtail) at Acton, ACT - 23 Mar 2021 by Roger
Hirudinea sp. (Class) (Unidentified Leech) at Acton, ACT - 23 Mar 2021 by TimL
Hirudinidae sp. (family) (A Striped Leech) at Acton, ACT - 23 Mar 2021 by TimL
Arion intermedius (Hedgehog Slug) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2021 by TimL
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by Roger
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by Roger
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by Roger
Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by Roger
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Spilosoma canescens (Light Ermine or Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ethmia clytodoxa (An Ethmiid moth family: (Ethmiidae)) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by Roger
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by TimL
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by TimL
Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by Roger
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by Roger
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by PeterA
Stenolysmus extraneus (Lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 5 Mar 2021 by TimL
Archichauliodes (Riekochauliodes) guttiferus (Dobsonfly or Fishfly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by WHall
Dispar compacta (Barred skipper) at Acton, ACT - 1 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by TimL
Zaclava sp. (genus) (Zaclava bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by Roger
Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by Roger
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by WHall
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by Roger
Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by PeterA
Lasioglossum (Australictus) tertium (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by PeterA
Nephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by HelenCross
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by TimL
Stomorhina sp. (genus) (Snout fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by TimL
Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by Roger
Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by Roger
Syagrius intrudens (Fern weevil) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by Roger
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Guerinius shuckardi (Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by Roger
Rhagigaster ephippiger (Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by Roger
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by Roger
Scoliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by Roger
Homalictus sp. (genus) (Native bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by Roger
Trichophthalma sp. (genus) (Tangle-vein fly) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by Roger
Chetogaster violacea/viridis (complex) (Bristle Fly) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by Roger
Sericophorus sp. (genus) (Sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by Roger
Eumeninae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by PeterA
Ropalidia plebeiana (Small brown paper wasp) at Acton, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by TimL
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Appias paulina (Yellow albatross) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Intellagama lesueurii (Eastern Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Guerinius shuckardi (Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by HelenCross
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua (A flower-feeding march fly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by HelenCross
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Acton, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by HelenCross
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by HelenCross
Guerinius shuckardi (Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by PeterA
Argonemertes hillii (Hill's nemertean) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by TimL
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by TimL
Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by TimL
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by WHall
Ichneumonidae sp. (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by WHall
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by WHall
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by HelenCross
Balaana sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by WHall
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by WHall
Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Acton, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by Roger
Archichauliodes (Riekochauliodes) guttiferus (Dobsonfly or Fishfly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by TimL
Archichauliodes (Riekochauliodes) guttiferus (Dobsonfly or Fishfly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by TimL
Hirudinidae sp. (family) (A Striped Leech) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by Tim L
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by Tim L
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by Tim L
Oligochaeta sp. (class) (Unidentified earthworm) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by Tim L
Cruria donowani (Crow or Donovan's Day Moth) at Acton, ACT - 27 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Limoniidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Short-palped Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jan 2021 by Roger

1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8 

Location information

Species information

  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 3 Abundance
  • 16 Feb 2018 10:26 AM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

Additional information

  • 50mm or larger Animal size

Record quality

  • Overall Fit for scientific/research use
  • Images or audio
  • More than one media file
  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
1249533 sightings of 6096 species in 1015 locations from 4247 members
Proudly Australian made, owned and hosted CCA 3.0 | privacy