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Old World swallowtail - Papilio machaon Nea Kria Vrisi, Crete.  Geotagged,Greece,Old World swallowtail,Papilio machaon,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Old World swallowtail - Papilio machaon

Nea Kria Vrisi, Crete.

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"Papilio machaon", the Old World swallowtail, is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae. The butterfly is also known as the common yellow swallowtail or simply the swallowtail. It is the type species of the genus "Papilio". This widespread species is found in much of the Palearctic and in North America.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Oct 4, 2024. Captured Apr 26, 2024 15:57 in 4JVJ+GW Lampi, Greece.
  • DSC-RX10M4
  • f/4.0
  • 1/800s
  • ISO100
  • 219.76mm