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The Green-banded Swallowtail is a butterfly of the Papilionidae family. It is found in Subsaharan Africa.

The wingspan is 75–90 millimetres in males and 85–95 mm in females. Flies year-round, peaks from November to February.

The larvae feed on ''Calodendrum capense'', ''Teclea'' spp., ''Vepris'' spp., and ''Citrus'' spp.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Feb 11, 2014. Captured Feb 10, 2014 14:32 in N2, South Africa.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/1328s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm