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Orchard Swallowtail

Papilio aegeus

Description:

Orchard Swallowtail butterfly (Male)

Habitat:

Habitat: In forests, woodlands and urban areas, including back gardens and orchards, particularly where citrus plants are grown.

Notes:

Distribution: Along eastern Australia, from Cape York in northern Queensland to South Australia. It is rare in southern Victoria and South Australia as it prefers more humid tropical and subtropical conditions.

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Orchard Swallowtail
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Spotted on Feb 20, 2014
Submitted on Feb 20, 2014

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