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Dingy Swallowtail

Papilio anactus

Classification

Class
Insecta

Papilio anactus, the dainty swallowtail, dingy swallowtail or small citrus butterfly 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. Distribution Papilio anactus is endemic to Australia.

Distribution

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