Papilio demoleus
Elegant name...Also known as the Common Lime Butterfly, it is a common and widespread Swallowtail butterfly. It gets its name from its host plants which are usually citrus species such as the cultivated lime. Unlike most swallowtail butterflies it does not have a prominent tail.
Nikon D700 + Tamron SP 90mm + Ringflash + Handheld.
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Uploaded on February 6, 2011
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Papilio demoleus
Elegant name...Also known as the Common Lime Butterfly, it is a common and widespread Swallowtail butterfly. It gets its name from its host plants which are usually citrus species such as the cultivated lime. Unlike most swallowtail butterflies it does not have a prominent tail.
Nikon D700 + Tamron SP 90mm + Ringflash + Handheld.
426
views
5
faves
32
comments
Uploaded on February 6, 2011
Taken on February 5, 2011