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Adult dingy swallowtail ( Papilio anactus)  Australia,Dainty Swallowtail,Eamw butterflies,Geotagged,Papilio anactus,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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''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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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By Ernst

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Uploaded Feb 7, 2019. Captured Feb 5, 2019 18:54 in 2 School Rd, Galston NSW 2159, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 175mm