Papilio anactus

Dainty Swallowtail at Bonner, ACT

Papilio anactus at Bonner, ACT - 13 Jan 2023
Papilio anactus at Bonner, ACT - 13 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Papilio anactus 13 Jan 2023 MatthewFrawley
Papilio anactus 13 Jan 2023 Bigjim

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User's notes

The only one among the plethora of Common Browns. Lower wing edges look bit tattered.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 13 Jan 2023 02:56 PM Recorded on
  • Bigjim Recorded by

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  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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