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The torquatus swallowtail is a swallowtail butterfly in the subfamily Papilioninae. It is found from northern Argentina to Mexico. The wingspan is 75–80 millimetres. Adults strongly resemble "Papilio garleppi".

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Annette Flottwell
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By Annette Flottwell

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Uploaded Jul 9, 2016. Captured Jun 30, 2016 11:12 in Unnamed Road, Guanacaste, Tilarán, Costa Rica.
  • NIKON D3X
  • f/10.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO500
  • 180mm