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Smithsonian Butterfly Pavilion
The markings and wing shape do not correspond to the butterfly known as the White Admiral in North America (Limenitis arthemis arthemis).
This is an African blue-banded swallowtail, Papilio nireus. As indicated in the notes this butterfly is captive at Smithsonian Butterfly Pavilion. For more information:
https://naturalhistory.si.edu/butterflie...
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