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Troides helena
The Common Birdwing, Troides helena (Linnaeus, 1758), is a beautiful and large butterfly belonging to the Swallowtail (Papilionidae family). It is often found in the wildlife trade due to its popularity with butterfly collectors. The butterfly has seventeen subspecies.
This series of butterflies were spotted in a Butterfly Pavilion in Denver, Colorado, USA.
Spotted on Aug 24, 2012
Submitted on Aug 27, 2012
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