Papilio anactus

Dainty Swallowtail at Higgins, ACT

Papilio anactus at Higgins, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 10:46 AM
Papilio anactus at Higgins, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 10:46 AM
Papilio anactus at Higgins, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 10:46 AM
Papilio anactus at Higgins, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 10:46 AM
Papilio anactus at Higgins, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 10:46 AM
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Papilio anactus 26 Feb 2023 CarbonAI
Papilio aegeus 26 Feb 2023 AlisonMilton

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This female hung around for some time alighting on various plants and often remaining perched for some time. A male has also been flying around in recent days. Sadly, all larvae have been predated by wasps, the first time I have not had any surviving (including three Dainty Swallowtail larvae).

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  • Various Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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