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Constantine's Swallowtail

Papilio constantinus constantinus

Description:

The Constantine's Swallowtail (Papilio constantinus) is a butterfly of the Papilionidae family. It is found in Subsaharan Africa. The wingspan is 70–90 mm in males and 80–95 mm in females. Flight period is during warmer months peaking from November to February

Habitat:

Riverine woodland, near the Mbuluzi river.

Notes:

Observed in the Mbuluzi Gorge, Mlawula Nature Reserve.

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Sifundza seLubombo, Swaziland

Spotted on Mar 19, 2014
Submitted on May 7, 2014

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