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common lime butterfly, chequered swallowtail

Papilio demoleus

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Description:

Two caterpillars (Papilio demoleus) on a lime sapling.

Habitat:

Spotted in a large semi-urban yard & garden adjacent to a disturbed patch of remnant forest.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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KristenGilpin
KristenGilpin 12 years ago
Common Lime Butterfly
Papilio demoleus Papilio demoleus


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Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 12 years ago

Thanks KristenGilpin, that makes sense (it is my most common butterfly)!

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Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 12 years ago

Yes it is, a kind of lime I think. Thanks! I'll look into it.

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alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Is it on a Citrus leaf? It is likely a Giant Swallowtail Caterpillar.

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Scott Frazier
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Scott Frazier

Indonesia

Spotted on Sep 13, 2011
Submitted on Sep 13, 2011

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