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Citrus Swallowtail Butterfly

Papilio demodocus

Description:

± 10 cm wingspan - black with yellow markings

Habitat:

Normally found on citrus trees. However this one I found on the ground, believe it was the end of it's life cycle. So I placed it on the nearest flower.

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Smith Zoo
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Smith Zoo

Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Jan 3, 2013
Submitted on Feb 10, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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