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Papilio anactus on lime citrus This is in my breeding cage as the wild larvae are entirely predated on by predatory bugs. Females are laying an eggs or two most days and without this intervention, they are all lost. Australia,Dainty Swallowtail,Geotagged,Papilio anactus,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Papilio anactus on lime citrus

This is in my breeding cage as the wild larvae are entirely predated on by predatory bugs. Females are laying an eggs or two most days and without this intervention, they are all lost.

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The Dainty swallowtail

''Papilio anactus'', the dainty swallowtail, dingy swallowtail or small citrus butterfly is a medium-sized butterfly from the family Papilionidae, that is endemic to Australia.

For protection against predators, this non-poisonous butterfly mimics the poisonous male ''Cressida cressida'', another swallowtail butterfly that obtains its toxic properties through its host plant, the Dutchman's pipe.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Martin Lagerwey
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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Dec 22, 2017. Captured Dec 21, 2017 15:37 in 37 Jarvis Ave, Croydon VIC 3136, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm