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Oleander butterfly I don&#039;t know if it is the same butterfly, but this past week I&#039;ve seen this species resting on the hanging strands of my string of tears succulent every day. Here I noticed in the image that the proboscis is extended - perhaps seeking moisture? The plant is not in flower right now. <br /> <br /> This is not a host plant for this species of butterfly. <br /> <br /> Wingspan 90 mm. Australia,Australian crow butterfly,Common Crow,Common Crow Butterfly,Euploea core,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Nymphalidae,Oleander butterfly,Senecio herreanus,Summer,arthropod,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Oleander butterfly

I don't know if it is the same butterfly, but this past week I've seen this species resting on the hanging strands of my string of tears succulent every day. Here I noticed in the image that the proboscis is extended - perhaps seeking moisture? The plant is not in flower right now.

This is not a host plant for this species of butterfly.

Wingspan 90 mm.

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The Common Crow

The Common Crow is a common butterfly found in South Asia and Australia. In India it is also sometimes referred to as the Common Indian Crow, and in Australia as the Australian Crow. It belongs to the Crows and Tigers subfamily Danainae.

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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 Feb 6, 2023. Captured Feb 5, 2023 13:57 in 34 Rowan Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/14.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.