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Papilio demodocus is a swallowtail butterfly which commonly occurs over the entirety of sub-Saharan Africa, including Madagascar, besides the southern Arabian Peninsula. The caterpillars feed on various native plants of especially the family Rutaceae, but have also taken to the leaves of cultivated citrus trees.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Oddfeel
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Uploaded May 11, 2023. Captured May 9, 2023 17:16 in 38XC+M7 Si-Nbangra, Chad.
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • f/1.6
  • 1/79s
  • ISO125
  • 4.2mm