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Papilio aegeus

Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly at Spence, ACT

Papilio aegeus at Spence, ACT - 7 Jan 2019
Papilio aegeus at Spence, ACT - 7 Jan 2019
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Identification history

Papilio aegeus 15 Apr 2019 SuziBond
Papilio aegeus 11 Apr 2019 MatthewFrawley
Unidentified 11 Apr 2019 Watermilli

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The butterfly landed and vibrated rapidly on the leaf, making me suspect it was thinking of laying eggs.

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  • Camellia Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Egg laying Breeding behaviour

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