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Dingy or dainty swallowtail caterpillar in its final instar ( Papilio anactus) Feeding on citrus. Australia,Dainty Swallowtail,Eamw butterflies,Eamw caterpillars,Geotagged,Papilio anactus,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Dingy or dainty swallowtail caterpillar in its final instar ( Papilio anactus)

Feeding on citrus.

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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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Uploaded Feb 7, 2019. Captured Jan 15, 2019 18:38 in 2 School Rd, Galston NSW 2159, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/4096s
  • ISO3200
  • 100mm