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King Swallowtail (Papilio thoas) A King Swallowtail butterfly taking nectar from the flowers of the Ixora coccinea plant. Animalia,Animals,Butterflies,Caribbean,Insecta,Insects,King Swallowtail,Papilio thoas,Thoas swallowtail,Trinidad and Tobago Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

King Swallowtail (Papilio thoas)

A King Swallowtail butterfly taking nectar from the flowers of the Ixora coccinea plant.

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    Nice one Wesley Posted 4 years ago
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      Thanks Ernst! Posted 4 years ago
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    Such a striking specimen Wesley Posted 4 years ago
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      It sure is Niel! Posted 4 years ago

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The Thoas swallowtail

"Papilio thoas" is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae. It is found in the southernmost United States, Mexico, Central America and South America. The species is easily confused with the giant swallowtail, which it closely resembles in both larval and adult stages.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Wesley Goorachan
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By Wesley Goorachan

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Uploaded May 10, 2021. Captured Dec 7, 2020 15:47.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/5.6
  • 1/790s
  • ISO3200
  • 205mm