Papilio aegeus

Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly at Australian National University

Papilio aegeus at Australian National University - 26 Feb 2024 01:07 PM
Papilio aegeus at Australian National University - 26 Feb 2024 01:07 PM
Papilio aegeus at Australian National University - 26 Feb 2024 01:07 PM
Papilio aegeus at Australian National University - 26 Feb 2024 01:07 PM
Papilio aegeus at Australian National University - 26 Feb 2024 01:07 PM
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Papilio aegeus 27 Feb 2024 SuziBond
Papilio aegeus 26 Feb 2024 CarbonAI
Unverified 26 Feb 2024 VanceLawrence

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Large black and white butterfly with some orange dots on wings. White band on wings. Was enjoying the nectar of these planted bushes. The pair often came together and spiralled up together.

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  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Unknown Gender
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • False Insect on a flower

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