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"Papilio anactus" is a medium-sized butterfly from the family Papilionidae, that is endemic to Australia. For protection against predators, this non-poisonous butterfly mimics the poisonous male "Cressida cressida", another swallowtail butterfly that obtains its toxic properties through its host plant, the Dutchman's pipe.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Sep 15, 2024. Captured Mar 17, 2019 16:55 in 9525+G8 Tea Gardens NSW, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/790s
  • ISO800
  • 200mm