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"Papilio thoas" is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae. It is found in the southernmost United States, Mexico, Central America and South America. The species is easily confused with the giant swallowtail, which it closely resembles in both larval and adult stages.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Tito Lahaye
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By Tito Lahaye

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Uploaded Jan 16, 2025. Captured Jan 15, 2025 05:03 in San Miguel 1183, Asunción 001206, Paraguay.
  • TG-5
  • f/2.3
  • 1/125s
  • ISO500
  • 5.5mm