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Papilio anactus Egg of Dainty Swallowtail placed singly on leaves of lime citrus. Australia,Dainty Swallowtail,Geotagged,Papilio anactus,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Papilio anactus

Egg of Dainty Swallowtail placed singly on leaves of lime citrus.

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The Dainty swallowtail

"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.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Martin Lagerwey
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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Apr 22, 2016. Captured Jan 30, 2014 13:18 in 101 Main St, Croydon VIC 3136, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/332s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.