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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 RMFelix
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By RMFelix

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Uploaded Dec 18, 2015. Captured Mar 16, 2014 13:56.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO400
  • 80mm