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Papilio machaon
This butterfly, also known as Old World swallowtail, is a large swallowtail, some 7 to 8 cm in wingspan. Wings are typically yellow with black vein markings and black patches. The hind wings of both sexes have a pair of protruding tails which give the butterfly its common name. Just below each tail is a red or brownish eye spot. Adjacent to this red spot, there are rows of blue spots.
Seen on grazing areas on one of the peaks of Jura mountain - actually it was on top of that peak (Mont Rond, at 1600m).
Pics taken in Regional park "Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura".
Spotted on Jun 4, 2015
Submitted on Jun 5, 2015
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