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Papilio aegeus

Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly at Acton, ACT

Papilio aegeus at Acton, ACT - 4 Apr 2019
Papilio aegeus at Acton, ACT - 4 Apr 2019
Papilio aegeus at Acton, ACT - 4 Apr 2019
Papilio aegeus at Acton, ACT - 4 Apr 2019
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Identification history

Papilio aegeus 5 Apr 2019 SuziBond
Papilio aegeus 5 Apr 2019 TimL

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A follow-up sighting to 4205443. The first image shows two persistent flies on the caterpillar, one at either end. The final image shows one of the flies. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting of this caterpillar, originally a bit further into the plant.

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SuziBond wrote:
   5 Apr 2019
Great, thanks Tim.

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  • Crowea C Pink Blush. 9605856. ANBG Section 46. Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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