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common birdwing

Troides helena

Description:

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.

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Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

Common Birdwing- Troides helena

SusanEllison
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SusanEllison

Houston, Texas, USA

Spotted on Jun 17, 2011
Submitted on Jun 18, 2011

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