Papilio aegeus

Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly at Australian National University

Papilio aegeus at Australian National University - 26 Feb 2024
Papilio aegeus at Australian National University - 26 Feb 2024
Papilio aegeus at Australian National University - 26 Feb 2024
Papilio aegeus at Australian National University - 26 Feb 2024
Papilio aegeus at Australian National University - 26 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Papilio aegeus 27 Feb 2024 SuziBond
Papilio aegeus 26 Feb 2024 CarbonAI
Unidentified 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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  • 2 Abundance
  • 26 Feb 2024 01:07 PM Recorded on
  • VanceLawrence Recorded by

Additional information

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

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