Papilio aegeus

Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly at Acton, ACT

Papilio aegeus at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2019
Papilio aegeus at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2019
Papilio aegeus at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2019
Papilio aegeus at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2019
Papilio aegeus at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2019
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Identification history

Papilio aegeus 26 Mar 2019 SuziBond
Papilio aegeus 25 Mar 2019 TimL

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This is a follow-up sighting to 4203153 which shows this particular caterpillar's life cycle from a caterpillar to a chrysalis over the period 9th March to 20th March 2019. The final image shows the chrysalis, which has a tiny green caterpillar on it. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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  • Citrus australasica. B9605864. ANBG Section 112. Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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