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Graphium sarpedon choredon Graphium sarpedon choredon is one of 16 sub-species of Graphium sarpedon, based on differing geographical distributions.<br /> <br /> A flighty, quick moving butterfly. Captured here taking moisture from recently wetted soil. The triangular-shaped wings are apparent and the dorsal surface is a vibrant turquoise-blue with black around the margins. Lovely indeed.<br /> <br /> Seen in urban areas, forests and woodlands in the east and top end of this country. <br /> <br /> Larvae have been observed feeding on plants within family Lauraceae such as blush walnut (Beilschmiedia obtusifolia), steelbutt (Endiandra impressicosta ) and bolly (Litsea reticulata). <br /> <br /> Wingspan 75 mm Australia,Common bluebottle,Geotagged,Graphium sarpedon,Graphium choredon,Lepidoptera,Papilionidae,Summer,arthropod,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Graphium sarpedon choredon

Graphium sarpedon choredon is one of 16 sub-species of Graphium sarpedon, based on differing geographical distributions.

A flighty, quick moving butterfly. Captured here taking moisture from recently wetted soil. The triangular-shaped wings are apparent and the dorsal surface is a vibrant turquoise-blue with black around the margins. Lovely indeed.

Seen in urban areas, forests and woodlands in the east and top end of this country.

Larvae have been observed feeding on plants within family Lauraceae such as blush walnut (Beilschmiedia obtusifolia), steelbutt (Endiandra impressicosta ) and bolly (Litsea reticulata).

Wingspan 75 mm

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    Gorgeous! Posted 3 years ago
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    Soft blended pastel colors with a flash of red make this a captivating scene. Good shooting. Posted 3 years ago
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    So vibrant. Great capture Ruth Posted 3 years ago
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    Beautiful colours Ruth! Posted 3 years ago

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The Common bluebottle

''Graphium sarpedon'', the common bluebottle or blue triangle in Australia, is a species of swallowtail butterfly that is found in South and Southeast Asia, as well as eastern Australia. There are approximately sixteen subspecies with differing geographical distributions.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Dec 31, 2021. Captured Dec 30, 2021 14:47 in 59 Merewether St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm
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