Papilio aegeus

Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly at Higgins, ACT

Papilio aegeus at Higgins, ACT - 8 Nov 2023
Papilio aegeus at Higgins, ACT - 8 Nov 2023
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Papilio aegeus 9 Nov 2023 owenh
Papilio aegeus 9 Nov 2023 CarbonAI
Papilio aegeus 9 Nov 2023 AlisonMilton

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Stayed on the grapevine for at leat 20 minutes. I was waiting for an action shot of it flying but gave up. Came back 15 minutes later and it was still there.

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  • Grapevine Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Male Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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