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Papilio aegeus

Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly at Penrose, NSW

Papilio aegeus at Penrose, NSW - 15 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Papilio aegeus 15 Mar 2023 CarbonAI
Papilio aegeus 15 Mar 2023 Aussiegall

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Location information

Species information

  • Papilio aegeus Scientific name
  • Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 15 Mar 2023 02:45 PM Recorded on
  • Aussiegall Recorded by

Additional information

  • Abelia Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Female Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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  • More than one media file
  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
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