Papilio demoleus

1 Chequered Swallowtail at Braemar, NSW

Papilio demoleus at Braemar, NSW - 26 Feb 2023
Papilio demoleus at Braemar, NSW - 26 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Papilio demoleus 1 Mar 2023 owenh
Unidentified 1 Mar 2023 Curiosity

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I wish I had some better images of this butterfly - it was too fast for me! Maybe a Chequered Swallowtail?

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 26 Feb 2023 04:02 PM Recorded on
  • Curiosity Recorded by

Additional information

  • geranium in garden Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower

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