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Pupae of dingy swallowtail ( Papilio anactus)

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  1. Awesome find, it's so well camouflaged! Posted 6 years ago

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"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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Feb 7, 2019. Captured Jan 19, 2019 22:59 in 2 School Rd, Galston NSW 2159, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/11.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO1600
  • 79mm