Citrus Swallowtail (Papilio demoleus)

            Citrus Swallowtail (Papilio demoleus)

Citrus swallowtail (Papilio demoleus) is a common and widespread swallowtail butterfly. The butterfly is also known as the common lime butterfly, lemon butterfly, lime swallowtail, small citrus butterfly, chequered swallowtail, dingy swallowtail and citrus swallowtail. These common names refer to their host plants, which are usually citrus species such as the cultivated lime. Unlike most swallowtail butterflies, it does not have a prominent tail. The butterfly is a pest and invasive species from Asia and Australia which has spread to the Caribbean and Central America.
This butterfly is an avid mud-puddler and visitor of flowers. It basks with its wings held wide open on tufts of grass, herbs and generally keeps within a metre of the ground, even on cloudy days. It relies on its quick flight for escape. It is an interesting butterfly in that it has a number of modes of flight. In the cool of the morning, the flight is slow considering that it is an edible and unprotected swallowtail. As the day progresses, it flies fast, straight and low. In the hotter part of the day, it may be found settling on damp patches where it will remain motionless, except for an occasional flutter of wings, if not disturbed.
This one is for you, Ken. 10/03/2017
   

Taken in: United Kingdom / Wales / Penmynydd (show map)

Taken on: July 17, 2015

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Camera: Nikon D7000, f/5.6, 1/500 sec, 98mm (=147mm), ISO 500 (more info) (hide info)

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