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Old World swallowtail

Papilio machaon

Description:

A widespread species of a butterfly, appearing mostly in the spring and laying its eggs on rue species. The caterpillars absorb toxins from the plant and use them for chemical defense.

Habitat:

Mediterranean garrigue

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MargaritaOrlova

מועצה אזורית חוף הכרמל, מחוז חיפה, Israel

Spotted on Apr 15, 2015
Submitted on Apr 28, 2016

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