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Chequered Swallowtail

Papilio demoleus

Description:

Wingspan about 10cm.

Habitat:

Grass near open coastal woodlands.

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Chequered Swallowtail
Papilio demoleus Papilio demoleus


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2 Comments

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 11 years ago

Thank you for the ID Rubens & MacC :) This was my first spotting of this lovely butterfly.

MacChristiansen
MacChristiansen 11 years ago

Hi Leanne,

I'm with Rubens on this one, Chequered Swallowtail, Papilio demoleus

LeanneGardner
Spotted by
LeanneGardner

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Sep 8, 2012
Submitted on Sep 8, 2012

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